Indian Overnight Oats with Saffron and Pistachios Recipe
This Indian Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option combining rolled oats with aromatic cardamom and saffron, creamy full-fat milk, and crunchy pistachios. Easy to prepare and requiring no cooking, it’s perfect for a quick, wholesome start to your day.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 2 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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
- Mix the ingredients: In a mason jar or a container, combine rolled oats, milk, sugar, chia seeds, cardamom powder, salt, and crushed saffron. Stir well to evenly distribute all the ingredients.
- Refrigerate overnight: Cover the jar or container tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and flavors to meld. It can stay refrigerated up to 2 days.
- Prepare to serve: Before serving, stir in half of the chopped pistachios into the oats. Taste and add more sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
- Garnish and enjoy: Serve the oats topped with the remaining chopped pistachios for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Use full-fat milk for creamier texture; alternatives like almond or soy milk can be used but may alter taste and texture.
- Soaking time of 6 hours is minimum; for best results, soak overnight for optimal softness.
- Saffron adds an authentic Indian flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Chia seeds add nutritional benefits and help thicken the oats, but you can skip them if desired.
- This recipe is best served cold but can be warmed slightly if preferred.
