Indian Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds, Pistachios, and Saffron Recipe
A creamy and aromatic Indian-inspired overnight oats recipe infused with cardamom, saffron, and crunchy pistachios, perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours (including refrigeration)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1 cup Milk (preferably full fat)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons Chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch saffron (crushed with your fingertips)
Toppings
- 3 tablespoons raw pistachios (chopped)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mason jar or container, mix rolled oats, milk, sugar, chia seeds, cardamom powder, salt, and crushed saffron thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the jar or container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to 2 days to allow the oats to soak and flavors to meld, creating a creamy texture.
- Add Pistachios and Adjust Sweetness: Before serving, stir in half of the chopped pistachios. Taste the oats and add more sugar if desired for extra sweetness.
- Serve: Top the overnight oats with the remaining chopped pistachios for added crunch and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute milk with almond or soy milk and use maple syrup instead of sugar.
- Soaking time can be extended up to 2 days for thicker oats and more developed flavors.
- Chia seeds add fiber and help thicken the mixture, but can be omitted if preferred.
- Adjust cardamom and saffron quantities to taste for stronger or milder flavors.
Keywords: overnight oats, Indian breakfast, cardamom oats, saffron oats, healthy breakfast, pistachios, chia seeds
