Masala oats

Some people often ask what oats are. Let us tell you that oats (oats) are a kind of pulses. Its scientific name is Avena sativa and it belongs to the Poaceae family. Oats are mainly used for food. Most people use it as breakfast. Its cultivation began in Scotland and is used in almost all countries today. Oats are used as a staple diet in Scotland. Its intake can help in keeping you healthy as well as in getting rid of many diseases.

Benefits of Oats

The nutritious elements found in oats can benefit you in many ways. In this article we will know those advantages in detail.

Oats can be beneficial for preventing and relieving many diseases. Let us first talk about the health benefits of oats.

1. For Diabetes

A research has found that oats are a good source of soluble fiber. Fiber contains beta-glucons, which reduce the glycemic effect and act to activate the insulin effect. This helps in balancing the amount of sugar in the blood. Patients with diabetes can benefit from this.

2. Cardiac Health (Heart + Cholesterol)

Oats can be helpful in relieving heart disease and cholesterol. The reason is that abundant fiber is found in it. A study conducted in this regard has found that the fiber present in oats also acts to reduce cholesterol. Also, it helps in keeping away the heart related risks.

3. For Cancer

Oats can also be used to overcome a serious problem like cancer. Research in this regard has found that the antiinflammatory properties present in oats reduce cancer promoting cells and maintain good cells. On this basis, it can be believed that the consumption of oats can also provide relief in the problem of cancer.

4. Hypertension

Use of oats can prove to be helpful in relieving the problem of hypertension. It contains soluble fiber, which can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of hypertensive patients. This can prevent the risk of hypertension.

5. For Weight Loss

Oats can be helpful in reducing your weight. This has also been confirmed by a scientific research. According to a research, the beta glucan found in oats maintains energy in the body along with digesting food, which keeps hunger calm. This may help reduce weight. Along with this, it is also important to take care of regular exercise.

6. For immunity

Oats contain beta-glucans, which can help reduce the glycemic effect and activate the insulin effect. At the same time, immunities also work to strengthen the system. The intake of oats promotes macrophage and neutrophil (both types of white blood cells), which are known to keep bacteria, viruses, and fungi away.

7. Benefits of Oats for Constipation

If the stomach is not cleaned properly, the nature remains irritable throughout the day. In such a situation, constipation problem can be overcome by taking oats. The fiber found in oats can be helpful in relieving this problem, as it works by digesting food and excreting it as feces. This helps to strengthen the bowel, which relieves constipation.

8. Stress Relief

Among the benefits of eating oats, stress relief has also been mentioned. Folates with a group of vitamin B are also beneficial for reducing stress. Vitamin B6 and B-12 are given special preference in it. Oats contain a good amount of vitamin B group. Vitamin B6 and folate may be beneficial for stress as well as health.

9. For Digestion

A research has found that soluble fiber attracts water and turns into gel during digestion. This slows down the process of digestion. Some food diets contain high amounts of soluble fiber, including oats (oats), barley, nuts, peas, and fruits and vegetables. Soluble fiber may also help reduce the risk of heart disease. Oats also contain insoluble fiber, which helps excrete digested foods as feces.

Ingredients for Masala Oatmeal

Olive oil
Fennel seeds
Garlic
onions
Veggies
Turmeric powder
Cumin powder
Dry mango powder (amchur)
Chili powder
Garam masala
Water
Old fashion/steel cut oats
Salt
Cilantro (to garnish)

How to Dry Roast Oats

• The first and foremost step in this recipe is to dry roast the oats. For this I warmed up a nonstick frying pan on a medium flame and sauteed oats in it for few minutes or until it started browning.
• After that, I quickly turned off the flame and kept it aside.

How to cook Masala Oatmeal

• For this, I firstly flavored the warm oil with fennel seeds and garlic.
• Next, I sauteed in some onions and vegetables.
• Then, I added turmeric which is a natural antibiotic and some more spices for flavoring and spiced it up with chili powder and garam masala.
• Afterwards I added water, oats and salt. Thereafter, I let it cook covered until oats thickened. As a result my whole kitchen was so aromatic and my dish was ready in just few minutes.
• Lastly, I garnished it with cilantro and enjoyed a warm bowl of deliciousness