Benefits of Oats

Health benefits of Oats

1, Rich in beta – glucan , a soluble fibre that helps lower cholesterol.

2. Rich in nutrients that makes it a basic energy food to kick – start the day and prevent tiredness later.
3, Rich source of Vitamin B complex , which is good for the nervous system and strengthening of bones.

4, High concentration of calcium , protein , manganese ,thiamin and Vitamin E compared to other whole grain foods such as wheat and rye.
5, Power packed with Phytoestrogens, Phytochemicals to help fight disease.

6, Contain flavonoids that help prevent heart disease and cancer.

7, Adding oats to your daily diet could be the key to controlling diabetes.
8, Eating just eight tablespoons of oats was found to decrease post – prandial blood sugar by 10- 15 per cent in people with type – 2 adult- onset diabetes.
Add oats to your diet
Make your idli more nutritious by adding oats to it.

Use rolled oats or crushed bran cereal instead of breadcrumbs.

Try oats uthapam , oatbran upma, oats paratha , toast with oats and oatmeal porridge.





Makes: 8 Idlis

Note: Though these Idlis may not be as soft and fluffy as normal Idlis ( the one's made of urad dal and rice ) these are very tasty and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Oats: half cup
Suji (semolina): half cup
Curd: 1 cup
Water: half cup (approximately)
Salt as required
Oil for greasing

Method

Grind oats into a powder and keep it aside.

Put this powder, suji, curd and salt in a bowl and beat the mixture well. Add enough water to make a smooth batter of thick yet slightly pouring consistency.

Keep the batter aside for 15-20 minutes.

Boil 2 cups of water in a cooker and grease the idly stand. Put 1 ladleful of batter in each idli cup. Place the idlistand in the boiling water and close the cooker. Cook on steam for about 15 minutes on medium heat. Allow to cool naturally and remove the idlis . Serve hot.

Serving tip: Tastes good with coconut chutney / tomato chutney and sambar.