Indian Overnight Oats Recipe
A delicious and nutritious Indian-inspired overnight oats recipe featuring rolled oats soaked in creamy full-fat milk with fragrant cardamom and saffron, sweetened lightly and topped with crunchy pistachios. This easy no-cook breakfast is perfect for prepping ahead and enjoying a flavorful start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Overnight Oats Mixture
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1 cup Milk (preferably full fat)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons Chia seeds
- 1/4 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 a container, add rolled oats, milk, sugar, chia seeds, cardamom powder, salt, and crushed saffron. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate: Cover the jar or container tightly and refrigerate the mixture for at least 6 hours or up to 2 days to allow the oats to soak and soften while infusing with the aromatic flavors.
- Add Pistachios and Adjust Sweetness: Before serving, stir in half of the chopped pistachios into the soaked oats. Taste the mixture and, if desired, add more sugar to suit your sweetness preference. Mix well.
- Serve: Spoon the overnight oats into bowls or enjoy directly from the jar, topping with the remaining chopped pistachios for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute full-fat milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust the sugar amount or use honey/agave nectar as alternatives for natural sweetness.
- For added texture, consider adding fresh fruits like mango or banana as toppings before serving.
- Chia seeds help thicken the oats and add extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Make sure to crush saffron properly to release its unique flavor and color.
Keywords: Indian overnight oats, cardamom oats, saffron oats, healthy breakfast, make-ahead oats, chia seed oats, pistachio oats
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