Kesar Oatmeal

 You would never want to stay in bed late if you know that the breakfast is this wonderful and colourful recipe.
The recipe is so delicious apart from being very healthy with yummy spices and nuts. The fiber in the oatmeal really fills you up, so you don't get hunger pangs all the way until lunchtime.
This recipe can be tweaked to make different variations.

Kesar Oatmeal
 
Time needed to prepare-8 minutes; 
Makes 2 servings

For 2 servings, you need:
2 cups liquid ( milk/soymilk/water )
1 cup Quick-cooking/Instant oats (the 1-minute cooking ones)
1 tbsp sweetener (honey/sugar/Splenda)
1 tbsp raisins
1 tbsp cashewnut
1/4 tsp turmeric (for color and slight flavor;optional)
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
6-7 strands saffron soaked for couple of minutes in little(1tbsp) cold milk/water

Method: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups liquid, and all ingredients except for oatmeal, and bring to a boil. Then add the oatmeal and stir around for a minute. Turn off the heat, cover the saucepan and leave for a minute.
Enjoy the oatmeal!
 
variations :you could add different types of nuts and dried fruits like dates, fruits like banana, and other flavorings like vanilla or cinnamon. It's upto you and your choices and you will be eating a breakfast fit for champs!

I have posted another such recipe but with a slight variation which is
http://goodcritic.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/12/fruit-muesli.htm