Masala Oats

INGREDIENTS

Oats - 6 tablespoons (rolled oats; I used quaker oats)
Chopped onion - 3 tablespoon (Big onions preferably, shallots can also be used)
Chopped carrot - 2 to 3 tablespoon (or half of a big carrot)
Chopped Coriander leaves - 1 tablespoon
French Beans - 3 (remove strings & chop)
Green chilly - 1 (split half)
Garlic - 1 small clove crushed
Ginger - 1 small piece crushed
Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Pepper powder - 1/4 teaspoon (or 1/2 teaspoon if you need it more spicy)
Garam masala / Homemade Tandoori masala - 1/4 teaspoon
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (or as required)

METHOD
Place a saucepan on flame and pour 400 ml of water (or nearly 2 glasses).
Add chopped onion, carrot, beans, coriander leaves, slit green chilli, crushed ginger and garlic and stir well. When it starts boiling add all the dry powders cumin powder, red chilli powder, pepper powder, garam masala  (or homemade tandoori masala powder) and salt. Stir well.
Cook on low flame for 5 to 7 minutes or until the veggies get cooked.
Now add oats and stir.
Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the oats gets cooked. Add extra water if required. Now check for salt and add if needed.
Once the dish gets done remove from flame and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve.