Ingredients:

• 6 tbsp – Oats
• 450 ml – water
• 1/2 tsp – salt (or to taste)
• Extra 50 ml – water
• For the Coconut paste:
• 5 tbsp – grated Coconut
• 3/4 tsp – Jeera powder
• 6 – shallots, chopped
• 1 pinch – Turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp – water

Method:

1. In a bowl, mix oats and 2.5 cups (450 ml) water and boil on a low heat for 8 – 10 minutes or until well cooked.
2. Add coconut paste, salt to taste and extra 1/4 cup water.
3. Mix all the ingredients well and cook on a low heat for 10 minutes or until well combined – slightly thickens. Serve hot.
4. For seasoning (optional):
5. Heat oil in a small pan. Add sliced onions and fry till golden colour and crisp on a medium heat.
6. Pour the seasoning over oats jeeraka kanji and serve hot.
7. Recipe Courtesy: Niya’s World

Recipe courtesy of Niya