Oats Pongal | Healthy Oats Ven Pongal | Quick South Indian Breakfast

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Oats Pongal is a light, protein‑rich twist on traditional Ven Pongal, perfect for busy mornings and healthy meal planning. Made with fiber‑packed oats, moong dal, ghee, pepper, and cumin, this comforting South Indian dish delivers all the warmth of classic pongal with a wholesome, modern upgrade. It cooks in minutes, keeps you full longer, and is ideal for weight‑loss diets, diabetic‑friendly meals, and kids’ lunchboxes. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a nutritious dinner, or a clean‑eating recipe, this Oats Ven Pongal is a delicious, guilt‑free choice.

WHAT KIND OF OATS SHOULD I USE FOR PONGAL?

I have used classic oatmeal. You can use any variety of oats. Depending on the variety you use, adjust the cooking time

DO I NEED THIS MUCH WATER FOR THE ven PONGAL with OAT?

The amount of water totally depends on the variety of oats you use, as well as the consistency you prefer.  Adjust water accordingly.

oats TO DAL RATIO FOR ven PONGAL with oats RECIPE

Every family has its own ratio.  Adjust according to your preference.

CAN I USE butter INSTEAD OF ghee?

Yes, you can use butter. For vegan Pongal, replace ghee with oil or vegan butter.

PRESSURE COOKER oats PONGAL

If you are cooking a pressure cooker ven Pongal with oats, cook for 4-5 whistles. Excess water might spill out.  I would recommend a 3-litre pressure cooker.

HEALTHY ONE-POT MEAL

Easy to cook, Pongal is a filling meal option. Oats Pongal is a good weight loss recipe.

WHAT TASTES BEST WITH PONGAL

Pongal tastes best with gotsu, Sambar, chutney varieties and onion, tomato thokku,

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Ingredients

How to make Oats Ven Pongal with step-by-step pictures

• First, wash and soak moong dal with enough hot water for 30 minutes

• crush pepper and cumin in a mortar & pestle to your desired texture

• Furthermore, add ginger and crush it again

• turn on IP in “saute” mode
• Add 1 tbsp of ghee  and wait till the display shows ” hot.”

• Add cashews and roast till they turn golden brown

• Press “cancel” and transfer cashews

• Turn on the IP in “saute” mode and add crushed pepper, cumin seeds, and ginger; give a quick mix

• Furthermore, add curry leaves and saute for 30 seconds

• Add oats and saute for 45 seconds

• Furthermore, add soaked moong dal and give a quick mix

• Add water and turmeric powder

• Press “cancel” and mix well. Make sure nothing is stuck to the pan

• Cook for 10 minutes and do natural pressure release

• turn on IP in “saute” mode 

• Add the required salt and mix well

• Cook for 5 minutes

• Add freshly crushed pepper and 1 tsp of ghee; mix well and cook for 3 minutes

• Press “cancel” and serve Pongal warm

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Ingredients

TO SOAK

• 1 +1/2 tbsp moong dal
• enough water

TO CRUSH

• black Pepper 1 tsp
• cumin seeds 1 tsp
• ginger 1 tsp

PONGAL

• Curry leaves few
• 1 tsp asafoetida
• 1/2 cup classic oatmeal
• Required salt
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• OPTIONAL
• crushed black pepper

Instructions

• First, wash and soak moong dal with enough hot water for 30 minutes
• crush pepper and cumin in a mortar & pestle to your desired texture
• Furthermore, add ginger and crush it again
• turn on IP in "saute" mode
• Add 1 tbsp of ghee  and wait till the display shows " hot."
• Add cashews and roast till they turn golden brown
• Press "cancel" and transfer cashews
• Turn on the IP in "saute" mode and add crushed pepper, cumin seeds, and ginger; give a quick mix
• Furthermore, add curry leaves and saute for 30 seconds
• Add oats and saute for 45 seconds
• Furthermore, add soaked moong dal and give a quick mix
• Add water and turmeric powder
• Press "cancel" and mix well. Make sure nothing is stuck to the pan
• Cook for 10 minutes and do natural pressure release
• turn on IP in "saute" mode
• Add the required salt and mix well
• Cook for 5 minutes
• Add freshly crushed pepper and 1 tsp of ghee; mix well and cook for 3 minutes
• Press "cancel" and serve Pongal warm

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