Curd Oats Recipe (Oatmeal Yogurt)

Curd Oats (Oatmeal Yogurt) is a healthy and delicious South Indian recipe made with rolled oats, curd (yogurt), and tempered with a few Indian spices.

If you are trying to lose weight, there’s one ingredient that most people swear by. Yes, it is Oats. From oats chilla to oats idli, dosa, masala oats, and whatnot, this ingredient is versatile and healthy to the core.

However, if you are sick and tired of having these recipes every other day, we have something that may ‘wow’ you. The best part? It is easy and quick to make. Yes, we are talking about Curd Oats. This recipe is light in the stomach, and you can also play with the flavors according to your taste buds. With just 15-20 minutes in your hand, you will get to savor a delightful and yummy oats bowl. Read about the whole recipe below.

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• What Is Curd Oats?
• Ingredients for Oats Curd Rice Recipe
• How to Make Curd Oats
• Serving Suggestions
• Storage Suggestions
• Tips to Make the Indian Curd Oats Recipe
• Variations
• More Curd/Yogurt Recipes
• Curd Oats Recipe

What Is Curd Oats?

This recipe is almost similar to the South Indian style of Curd rice. The only replacement is oats in it. All you need to prepare this are a few ingredients like curd, oats, mustard seeds, oil, and curry leaves for tadka (tempering). There you have it! A delicious bowl of healthy oats curd rice. 

Ingredients for Oats Curd Rice Recipe

Here are the ingredients required to make the Rolled Oats curd rice recipe at home.

• Oats: I used old-fashioned rolled oats in this recipe. I used Bob's Red Mill rolled oats.
• Curd (Yogurt): Use full-fat homemade curd for the best, creamy flavor. You can also store-bought yogurt. Choose curd that is fresh and not too sour.
• Milk: Use regular boiled & cooled whole milk for curd quinoa. It prevents the yogurt from turning sour. So don't skip it.
• Tempering: Mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, ginger, green, and asafoetida (hing).
• Garnish: I used fresh coriander leaves, and grated carrots for garnishing. You can also use green or red grapes, pomegranate arils, diced cucumbers, or Khara boondi as other toppings.

How to Make Curd Oats

Boil 2.5 cups of water in a saucepan, then add old-fashioned rolled oats. Cook the oats on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and tender. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.

Once the oats are cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool down for a few minutes.

Add the whisked curd to the cooked oats and mix well. Ensure that the oats are completely coated with the curd.

Slightly mash the cooked oats with a spoon. Next, add the whisked curd (yogurt), milk, and salt, and mix everything well.

Add grated carrot, chopped cucumber, coriander leaves and mix well. Keep it aside.

For Tempering: Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, and let them splutter.

Then add urad dal, chana dal, dried red chili, and fry until they are light golden brown.

Add the grated ginger, green chili, curry leaves, and hing (asafoetida). Saute for a few seconds.

Pour the tempering over curd oats mixture and mix until well combined.

Serve curd yogurt oats chilled, and enjoy! 

Serving Suggestions

Curd oats taste best when served with pickle and papad on the side. You can also pair it with any vegetable stir-fries like potato fry, carrot beans stir fry.

Storage Suggestions

• Fridge: Oats Curd Rice can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days in an airtight container. Add a little milk (or water) if it's thick.
• Freezer: I do not recommend freezing the oats yogurt rice as they will split after thawing.
• Reheating: Curd oats are always eaten at room temperature or chilled. It should not be heated or warmed as the curd can likely break down and curdle.

Tips to Make the Indian Curd Oats Recipe

• Fresh Yogurt: Use fresh homemade yogurt/curd for the best results. Avoid using sour curd.
• Adding Milk: Helps to avoid sourness if you are preparing in advance.
• Cool the Oatmeal to Room Temperature: Make sure to cool the oats before adding curd, or else it will curdle.

Variations

• Vegetables: You can add vegetables like finely chopped raw mango, and fruits like pomegranates or grapes. It adds a nice taste and texture and increases the dish's nutritional value.
• Vegan Oats Curd Rice: Vegans can substitute dairy yogurt & milk with plant-based yogurt and milk like almond milk yogurt, coconut milk yogurt, or cashew yogurt.
• Other Grains: You can replace oats with white rice, brown rice, quinoa, millets, broken wheat, poha, vermicelli, couscous, or keto cauliflower rice.
• Toddlers, kids-friendly Curd oats: skip green chilies and top it with more fruits like grapes, pomegranates, and roasted nuts.

More Curd/Yogurt Recipes

• Curd Rice
• Dahi Puri
• Sweet Lassi
• Dahi Tadka
• Chickpea salad with yogurt dressing
• Raita
• Dahi Papdi Chaat
• Aloo Tikki Chaat

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