How many calories does one serving of Oats Khichdi have?

One serving of Oats Khichdi gives 157 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 82 calories, proteins account for 26 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 47 calories.  One serving of Oats Khichdi provides about 8 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Oats Khichdi recipe.

Is Oats Khichdi healthy?

Yes, this is a healthy khichdi. Made from oats and Indian spices.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Oats : Oats are a great source of protein for Vegetarians. It is rich in soluble fibre, which helps lower blood LDL cholesterol, the so-called "Bad" cholesterol. Whole Oats have an antioxidant called Avenanthramide (a polyphenol from oats) which helps lower blood pressure levels. See here why oats are good for you?

Yellow Moong Dal : The fibre (4.1 g in ¼ cup) present in yellow moong dal prevents the deposition of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the arteries which promotes a healthy heart in turn. Packed with nutrients like zinc (1.4 mg), protein (12.2 mg) and iron (1.95 mg), yellow moong dal helps to maintain the elasticity of your skin and help to keep it moist.  Fiber, potassium and magnesium from yellow moong dal will work together to regulate blood pressure and soothe the nerves and is diabetic friendly. See here for details of 7 amazing benefits of yellow moong dal. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Oats Khichdi?

Yes, they can. Oats is high in protein and is a complete protein for vegetarians when combined with moong dal. 

Can healthy individuals have Oats Khichdi?

Yes, this is a healthy khichdi recipe without any use of rice. So enjoy it.

What is a healthy accompaniment to this khichdi?

We suggest you pair it with homemade curds using cows milk or low fat curds. 

Basic Homemade Curd, Dahi Or Yogurt Using Cow's Milk

Oats Khichdi is good for

1. Healthy Lifestyle

2. Weight Loss

3. Diabetic Khichdi

4. Helathy Heart Khichdi

5. Pregnancy Iron Rich Foods

6. Kids high fibre

7. Low choleseterol rice, khichdi

8. Pregnancy Khichdi

9. Senior Citizens with Diabetes

10. Senior citizen with heart and cholesterol issues

Oats Khichdi is high in

1. Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism,            prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 157 calories that come from Oats Khichdi?

Walking (6 kmph) = 47 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 16 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 21 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 27 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.