Monday, July 2, 2012

Oats Spring Rolls

We all know the nutritional benefits of oats and I am always looking for ways to add these beautiful white pearls to my diet. Unfortunately, I could never bring myself to eat gooey oats cooked with milk, I just don't like them cooked in the traditional way.

I came across this recipe in a magazine, it made use of mayonnaise and cheese. What got me interested in this recipe was the idea of wrapping saute vegetables in a thin oats crepe which did not look gooey at all.

The first time I made it I had all my doubts about the taste until I took the first bite. The oats crepe is like a simple dosa which can be enjoyed with any kind of chutney and if you are more adventurous then go ahead and experiment with stuffing it with fabulous veggies and paneer. I found it simply delicious and it passed the "Husband likes it" test too.
 

Ingredients

1. Finely chopped veggies.
2. 1 cup/katori oats powder, just grind oats in a grinder.


3. Tomato ketchup.
4. Soya Sauce (Optional).
5. 2 teaspoon oil.

Procedure.

1. Add water to oats powder, add salt and make a smooth thin batter. If you keep the batter for sometime it tends to become thick, so if you want thin crepes then you might need to add little water now and then to adjust the consistency.

2. Make think crepes using less oil. Cook them well on both side. When I pour the batter I add few drops of oil on top side and cover the pan for sometime. These crepes can be sticky so make sure to use a good non stick pan and flip them only when bottom side of the crepe is completely cooked.
 

 At this point you can simply enjoy these with a chutney.


3. In a pan saute the veggies in Chinese style i.e throw in ginger and fresh chopped veggies in 1 teaspoon oil and cook them on high flame. The veggies should be crisp and cooked, in the end add the salt and the sauces of your choice.
 

4. The drill to make a roll is simple. Apply tomato sauce  on the crepe and assemble the veggies and the firmly roll.
 


 5. Cut into diagonal pieces and serve.
 
The only downside of these spring rolls is that they are not firm so you have to be careful when you pick a piece, apart from that they are fabulous in taste and nutrition.

Its good to be a little messy sometimes.

Enjoy!!!

14 comments:

  1. What an idea! Who would've though oats could lead to something to oriental and yummy! full marks on creativity :)

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  2. Wow! I'm already wanting to eat it ;-)

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  3. Dear Ruchi,

    You are a sweetheart. Thanks for liking the recipe.

    Lots of love

    Shiva

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  4. Dear Gavz,

    Thanks for liking the recipe.

    Lots of love

    Shiva

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  5. Heyy Shiva! me goin good..look at me! so over excited,I dont even want people to ask me how I am!! Any ways..making them tomorrow for bfast! joining me anybody??! Welocme!!!

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  6. Dear Shehnaz,

    Nice to hear from you dear and nice to know that you are doing well.

    Hope you like these rolls as much I as I do.

    Lots of love.

    Shiva

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  7. Hey Shiva..... nice to see a post after a long time... :) it looks very yummy.... sure will give this a try this weekend..... :) thank you for the recipe.. :)
    wid luv,
    Rajani

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  8. Dear Rajani,

    Thanks for liking the recipe. Yes the post came after a long time as I was out of town.

    If you try it then do let me know the outcome.

    Have a great day ahead.

    Lots of love.

    Shiva

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  9. Hey, Good to see your post after long and as usual you are just amazing, I am also a big oats fan, I am gonna definitely try this. Keep in touch and take care.

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  10. Dear Soul Speak,

    Thanks a ton for liking the recipe. I love this and I hope you like this as well.

    Lots of love to you.

    regards

    Shiva

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  11. Dear Shiva,

    You are an inspiration for me for having lost weight sensibly, without external aids. Not only have you managed to lose weight, you are also very supportive of other "losers". I really appreciate that. Lots of good karma coming your way from my side!

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  12. Dear Weight loss Progress,

    Thanks for such lovely words and thanks for sending good karma my way :). The whole idea of this blog is to tell others that weight loss is possible, it only needs little effort and commitment.

    Thanks for your beautiful words once again.

    Lots of love

    Shiva

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  13. Hello Shiva,

    Wow what a lovely blog and its one of the best blogs I have read so far. I just love your recepies and tried even some of them. I would like to definitely make most of them as they are so yummy and tasty. You are a big inspiration Shiva to all out there who want to loose weight. Thanks for writing such a nice blog. I am your big fan and wish that you get all in life you wish for.

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  14. Dear Priti,

    Thanks a ton for such beautiful appreciation, you brought a smile on my face. When readers come forward with such beautiful comments then it motivates writers like me to write more.

    Thanks a ton again.

    Lots of love and blessings to you.

    regards

    Shiva

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