Weight Loss Diet: How To Make Low Calorie Oats Idli For A Quick Breakfast

We can all agree that mornings can be extremely stressful. From handling household chores to getting ready for work, we have a lot to do in the morning. And amidst all this hustle and bustle, it is very common for us to skip breakfast or not eat breakfast properly. As a result, we resort to on-the-go breakfast options like bread and butter, wraps, cutlets, etc. However, eating unhealthy food for breakfast can lead to weight gain and have lasting effects on our health. This is why it is often recommended to include more nutrient-rich foods in our diet. Keeping this in mind, here we bring you a low calorie oats idli recipe that is ideal for those who are on a weight loss journey.

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Idli is a popular South Indian breakfast. The delicious rice cake is very soft and perfectly steamed. It tastes best when eaten with hot sambar and chutney. In this recipe, as the name suggests, idli is made with oats and grated carrots. Oats are rich in protein, while carrots are a good source of several nutrients like potassium, vitamin A and biotin. This low calorie oats idli is very easy to make and tastes delicious. Take a look at the recipe below:

Low-Calorie Oats Idli Recipe: How To Make Low-Calorie Oats Idli

To make this idli, first fry the oats on a pan until they become light golden brown. Once done, put them in the mixer and make a fine powder. In a pan add oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal and let them splutter. – Add chopped chilli, green coriander and grated carrot in it. – Add turmeric powder and fry for a minute.

Now, add this spice to the ground oats mixture and then add curd. (You can add more curd to get the consistency of idli batter) Grease the idli steamer plates with oil and pour the batter evenly over all the areas. Cook them in steam for about 15-20 minutes. Once done, remove them from the plate and serve hot! Low-calorie oats idli is ready!

Note: To know whether the idli is cooked or not, pierce the idli with a knife to see if the batter is sticking to the knife.

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