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Quinoa Khichdi

Quinoa, recently has gained a lot of popularity in India, and we see it easily available in most of the supermarkets. But, one major challenge that is commonly faced with making it a staple part of our kitchen is that it requires an acquired taste and different cooking style. But, in this blog, we break this myth and share some mouth-watering quick Indian recipe, Quinoa Khichdi, which is commonly cooked in every household that too using Quinoa as the main ingredient.

Quick Quinoa Khichdi Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 cup arhar dal
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 cup beans, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2-3 green chilies, slit
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil
  • 4 cups water
  • Coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions:

  • Rinse quinoa and moong dal until water runs clear.Soak them for an hour.
  • Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds, let them splutter.
  • Sauté onions until golden.
  • Add tomatoes, vegetables, and spices (turmeric, red chillu, salt). Stir well.
  • Add quinoa and dal, mix thoroughly. Pour in 4 cups of water.
  • Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles (or Instant Pot: high pressure for 6-7 minutes).
  • Release pressure, stir gently, adjust consistency with hot water if needed.
  • Serve hot with yogurt, pickle, and papad.

Quinoa is technically a seed and is considered part of a small group of grains called pseudocereals, like amaranth and buckwheat.

It’s a healthier version of carbohydrate choice because it contains fiber, minerals, antioxidants, and protein. It’s also gluten-free, delicious, versatile, and easy to prepare.

Quinoa is a great carb option to include in your diet. If you are looking for weight loss, diabetes management, PCOS management make sure to add this seed in your diet with such Indian recipes.

Another Quinoa recipe: https://balancetheplate.com/quinoa-upma/

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