Indian Masala Oatmeal with Paneer
Savory oatmeal spiced with turmeric and cumin, topped with pan‑fried paneer cubes and cilantro.

Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 100 g paneer
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro(optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Bring water to boil, stir in oats, turmeric, cumin, and salt; simmer 5 minutes.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a pan, fry paneer cubes until golden.
- 3
Serve oatmeal topped with paneer and cilantro.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 44 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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