Description
This Indian Overnight Oats recipe is a quick and nutritious breakfast option combining rolled oats with aromatic cardamom, saffron, and crunchy pistachios. Soaked overnight in full-fat milk with chia seeds and a touch of sugar, it delivers a creamy texture and rich Indian flavors without any cooking required.
Ingredients
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Oats Mixture
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1 cup Milk (preferably full fat)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons Chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Saffron, crushed with your fingertips
Toppings
- 3 tablespoons Raw pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mason jar or any container, combine rolled oats, milk, sugar, chia seeds, cardamom powder, salt, and crushed saffron. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the jar or container tightly and place it in the refrigerator to soak for at least 6 hours or up to 2 days, allowing the oats and chia to absorb the milk and flavors.
- Add Pistachios and Sweeten: Before serving, stir in half of the chopped pistachios, taste the oats, and add more sugar if desired to adjust sweetness.
- Serve and Garnish: Enjoy the oats chilled, topped with the remaining chopped pistachios for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Use rolled or old fashioned oats. Instant oats are not recommended as they can become mushy when soaked long.
- If you don’t have saffron, you can omit it; the oats will lose the vibrant color but still taste delicious.
- Adjust the sugar quantity to suit your preference for sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
