This was in our local paper, looks good!
Chai Oatmeal
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 tsp fround coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
(pinch of saffron—optional)
drop of vanilla extract (optional)
2 teaspoons light honey
3/4 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons oat bran
minced pistachios (optional)
yogurt or buttermilk (optional)
Pour milk into a medium saucepan. Add salt, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, turmeric, and saffron, if using, and whisk to blend. Place pan over medium heat.
Just before milk comes to a boil, lower heat amd let mixture simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and honey and whisk til honey dissolves.
Sprinkle in oats and oat bran, and stir once or twice. Cover pan and leave over low heat for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
When oatmeal has thickened to your liking, serve hot with pistachios and buttermilk or yogurt.
Serves 2.
Mollie Katzen’s Sunlight Cafe
Chai Oatmeal
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 tsp fround coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
(pinch of saffron—optional)
drop of vanilla extract (optional)
2 teaspoons light honey
3/4 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons oat bran
minced pistachios (optional)
yogurt or buttermilk (optional)
Pour milk into a medium saucepan. Add salt, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, turmeric, and saffron, if using, and whisk to blend. Place pan over medium heat.
Just before milk comes to a boil, lower heat amd let mixture simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and honey and whisk til honey dissolves.
Sprinkle in oats and oat bran, and stir once or twice. Cover pan and leave over low heat for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
When oatmeal has thickened to your liking, serve hot with pistachios and buttermilk or yogurt.
Serves 2.
Mollie Katzen’s Sunlight Cafe