Most mornings, I want something warm and savoury for breakfast. It just makes the day start right. But not every day calls for something heavy like upma or dosa. Some days I want something warm, light, creamy, and still flavour-packed. That’s how this Warm Savoury Beetroot Porridge came together.
Porridge is usually sweet — fruits, honey, all of that. But on mornings when I don’t feel like sugar, this savoury pink bowl hits the spot. Beetroot adds colour and mild sweetness, oats give a creamy base, and yogurt brings tang and balance (Check out homemade yogurt recipe here). The simple tempering on top makes the whole thing feel homely and comforting.
For centuries, beets have been used for digestion and cooling the body. Today, studies say beets may help with blood flow and stamina (Healthline). Oats support gut health and steady blood sugar (Harvard School of Public Health). Greek yogurt adds protein and probiotics for a happy tummy (Medical News Today).
This recipe is as simple as mixing stir-fried beetroot and yogurt into a bowl of warm cooked oats porridge and finishing it with a quick tempering for crunch and flavor. Altogether, this becomes a warm, colorful, nourishing breakfast ready in minutes.
Beetroot oats porridge
A creamy, pink, savory porridge made with oats, beetroot, yogurt, and a crunchy tempering.
Ingredients
For the porridge
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ cup water
- 1 small beetroot, grated
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Salt to taste
For the tempering
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- A few curry leaves
- 1 tbsp roasted peanuts
- 1 Dry Red Chilly (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tsp coconut oil in a pan. Add grated beetroot and sauté for 2–3 minutes. Add 1/4 tsp of salt for taste
- Add oats, water, and milk. Stir and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Add salt and cook for 5–7 minutes until soft and creamy.
- Switch off the heat. Let it cool for a minute and mix in Greek yogurt.
- Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, chillis, curry leaves, and peanuts.
- Pour the tempering over the porridge and enjoy warm.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 320 kcalTotal Fat: 12ggCarbohydrates: 38ggFiber: 6ggProtein: 15gg
Customizations for Savoury Beetroot Porridge
You can easily change this porridge to suit your mood or whatever you have at home. Here are some ideas:
- Make it spicier: Add a chopped green chilli, a pinch of pepper, or a little grated ginger while cooking the oats.
- Go dairy-free: Swap Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt and use any plant milk you like.
- Add more veggies: Mix in grated carrot or zucchini. They cook quickly and blend well.
- Add more protein: Top with boiled egg slices, roasted Chickpea, or a spoon of hemp seeds.
- Change the crunch: Replace peanuts with cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, or roasted sunflower seeds.
- Bring in more flavour: Add a tiny pinch of jeera powder, hing, or crushed curry leaves to the porridge itself.
- Make it toddler-friendly: Skip the tempering and add a little more yogurt to make it extra creamy and mild.
If you try this warm pink porridge, tag me @platefullofyum. I love seeing your twists and variations! Share this recipe with anyone who thinks porridge has to be sweet — this bowl might just change their mind.