Trying to Conceive Recipe
Breakfast
Masala oats with vegetables
A quick, pan-Indian breakfast of rolled oats simmered savoury-style with onion, tomato, carrot and peas, spiced with everyday masalas.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 17 min
- Portions
- 2
- Easy
- Trying to conceive
- Preparing for pregnancy
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Quick and easy
- Fibre-rich

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Ingredients
For 2 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
- Step 2. Add the onion and green chilli, and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Step 3. Stir in the carrot, peas and tomato, and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Step 4. Add the turmeric, salt and water (about 2 cups, 400 ml), and bring to the boil.
- Step 5. Stir in the oats (1 cup) and simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy.
- Step 6. Finish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Cereals containing gluten
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
