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Tarla Dalal
31 July, 2021
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oats adai recipe | oats spinach pancake | healthy oats recipe for weight loss | Indian vegetable oats adai | keerai adai is an instant healthy snack for people of all ages. Learn how to make oats spinach pancake.
To make oats adai, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl along with 1½ cups of water and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease it with ¼ tsp of oil, pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava (griddle), spread it in a circular motion to make a 125 mm. (5") adai and cook it using ¼ tsp of oil till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat step 3 to make 7 more adais. Serve immediately with green chutney.
Adai is one of the most popular South Indian snacks. It is a slightly thicker pancake compared to dosas, and is made with a spicy batter of rice and pulses. Here, we have made a modern variant using crushed oats - Indian vegetable oats adai.
The keerai adai is quick and ready in minutes. This recipe is made with a batter of oats and spinach boosted with flavourful ingredients like onions, green chillies, ginger and spice powders.
Oats being rich in fibre, this healthy oats recipe for weight loss will keep you full for quite some time. It is also packed with nutrients, such as the folic acid, iron and leutin from spinach, which help to increase haemoglobin levels and benefit the heart too. Diabetics too can include this oats spinach pancake in their meals. With a perfect crunch and awesome flavour, this is a good recipe to enjoy for breakfast!
Tips for oats adai. 1. To make the batter, add water gradually. 2. The batter has to be of pouring consistency. 3. If the batter has become thin, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of crushed oats. 4. If the batter is too thick, adjust the consistency by adding little water. 5. Spinach can be substituted with chopped fenugreek leaves.
Enjoy oats adai recipe | oats spinach pancake | healthy oats recipe for weight loss | Indian vegetable oats adai | keerai adai | with step by step photos.
Oats Adai, Oats Spinach Pancake recipe - How to make Oats Adai, Oats Spinach Pancake
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
8 adais
Ingredients
For Oats Adai
1 cup coarsely crushed quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tbsp finely chopped curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
4 tsp oil for greasing and cooking
For Serving With Oats Adai
Method
For oats adai
- To make oats adai, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl along with 1½ cups of water and mix well.
- Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease it with ¼ tsp of oil, pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava (griddle), spread it in a circular motion to make a 125 mm. (5") adai and cook it using ¼ tsp of oil till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
- Repeat step 3 to make 7 more adais.
- Serve the oats adai immediately with green chutney.
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Oats adai is made of 1 cup coarsely crushed quick cooking rolled oats, 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak), 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, 1 tbsp finely chopped curry leaves (kadi patta), 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), salt to taste and 4 tsp oil for greasing and cooking.
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Oats adai is made of 1 cup coarsely crushed quick cooking rolled oats, 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak), 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, 1 tbsp finely chopped curry leaves (kadi patta), 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), salt to taste and 4 tsp oil for greasing and cooking.
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To make the batter, add water gradually.
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The batter has to be of pouring consistency.
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If the batter has become thin, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoon of crushed oats.
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If the batter is too thick, adjust the consistency by adding little water.
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Spinach can be substituted with chopped fenugreek leaves.
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To make the batter, add water gradually.
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While purchasing oats, look at the ingredients to ensure that the product does not contain any salt, sugar or other additives.
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- Oats are generally available in pre-packaged containers.
- Make sure you check the expiry date and there is no evidence of moisture on touching the packet.
- Buy small quantities of oats at one time since this grain has a slightly higher tendency to go rancid more quickly.
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While purchasing oats, look at the ingredients to ensure that the product does not contain any salt, sugar or other additives.
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Choose spinach that has vibrant deep green leaves and stems with no signs of yellowing.
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- The leaves should look fresh and tender, and not be wilted or bruised.
- Avoid those that have a slimy coating as this is an indication of decay.
- Also check for dirt especially in between the thick stems.
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Choose spinach that has vibrant deep green leaves and stems with no signs of yellowing.
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For the batter of oats adai recipe | oats spinach pancake | healthy oats recipe for weight loss | Indian vegetable oats adai | keerai adai, add 1 cup coarsely crushed quick cooking rolled oats in a deep bowl.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak).
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onions.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped curry leaves (kadi patta).
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak).
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
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Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1½ cups of water.
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Mix well.
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Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes. This helps the flavours to blend well.
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This is how the batter looks after 15 minutes. It is ready.
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For the batter of oats adai recipe | oats spinach pancake | healthy oats recipe for weight loss | Indian vegetable oats adai | keerai adai, add 1 cup coarsely crushed quick cooking rolled oats in a deep bowl.
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To make oats adai recipe | oats spinach pancake | healthy oats recipe for weight loss | Indian vegetable oats adai | keerai adai, heat a non-stick tava (griddle).
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Grease it with ¼ tsp of oil.
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Pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava (griddle).
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Spread it in a circular motion to make a 125 mm. (5") adai.
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Spread ¼ tsp of oil along the circumference of oats adai recipe | oats spinach pancake | healthy oats recipe for weight loss | Indian vegetable oats adai | keerai adai.
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Cook the adai on one side.
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Turnover and cook on the other side till it turns golden brown in colour.
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Remove in a plate.
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Repeat steps 2 to 8 to make 7 more adais.
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Serve oats adai recipe | oats spinach pancake | healthy oats recipe for weight loss | Indian vegetable oats adai | keerai adai immediately with green chutney.
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To make oats adai recipe | oats spinach pancake | healthy oats recipe for weight loss | Indian vegetable oats adai | keerai adai, heat a non-stick tava (griddle).
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Oats Adai – a low calorie healthy snack.
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- With the goodness of protein, fibre and other key nutrients with minimal calories, this adai is a perfect choice for those aiming weight loss.
- Women with PCOS who are looking for a nourishing meal can also relish these pancakes.
- The B vitamins, magnesium and fibre from this adai are beneficial for heart health and to manage diabetes too.
- Spinach lends appreciable amounts of iron, which helps to transport oxygen to all parts of the body.
- It is also rich in vitamin A, which is needed to boost immune system and achieve glowing sskin and healthy vision.
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Oats Adai – a low calorie healthy snack.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 62 cal |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 3.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 2.7 mg |
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Bhavna
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can oats flour be used?
Ramya
March 13, 2025, midnight
Oats Adai.. this is anytime better than.. regular adai recipe.. it has only oats.. This tastes really good.. and healthy at the same time.. for break fast.
Camge
March 13, 2025, midnight
Kabir
March 13, 2025, midnight
If I''m not mistaken, quick-cooking rolled oats are low in fibre, hence not good for diabetics. Steel-cut oats are the ones which are high in fibre.
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