Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :16 mins
Total Time :31 mins
Servings :Makes 2 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu) cubes
1/2 cup steel cut oats
1/2 cup chopped apple , unpeeled
a pinch of nutmeg (jaiphal)
1/4 tsp vanilla essence
1 tsp maple syrup

For The Topping
1/4 cup chopped apples , unpeeled
1 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds

Method :

Combine the red pumpkin and 1 cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Cool completely and blend in a mixer till smooth.
Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add all the other ingredients along with ¼ cup of warm water and mix well.
Finally top it with the apples and pumpkin seeds.Serve or store in an air-tight container in the fridge and use as required.