Quinoa is a grain crop that is grown for its seeds. It is its seeds which is been cooked and eaten. Unlike other grains, quinoa is very nutritious and considered as super food.
Some of the health benefits of quinoa include :
1. Rich in Fiber
2. Gluten free
3. Very high in protein with all essential amino acids
4. Low glycemic index which is good for blood sugar control
5. High in iron and magnesium
6. Very high in antioxidants
7. Help you to reduce weight
There are two types of quinoa. The red one and a white creamy one. I have used a white creamy one and made upma which can be eaten as breakfast or dinner .
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time : 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
Quinoa - 1/2 cup
Mixed vegetables - 3/4 cup ( Use any vegetables of your choice. I used carrot,beans and chayote)
Onion - 1/2 cup
Green Chilli - 1 no. chopped
Ginger - 1/2 inch chopped
Salt - As required
Turmeric powder -1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder -1/2 teaspoon(Optional)
Water - 1.25 cups
Coriander - for garnishing
SEASONING:
Oil - 2 teaspoon
Mustard - 1/2 teaspoon
Urad dal -1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
METHOD:
1. In a skillet, wash and drain quinoa. In a pan, add some oil. Add the items in the seasoning.
2. Then add Onion,green chilli and ginger and fry till they turn transparent.
3. Now add the mixed vegetables. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt.
4. Now add the washed and drained quinoa and mix well.
5. Now add 1.25 cups of water. Cover the lid and keep in simmer for 20-25 minutes. Occasionally open the lid and stir. The quinoa when cooked becomes bigger and transparent. Switch off and add coriander leaves.
6. Serve quinoa upma with sambar and coconut chutney !
SEE ALSO: Foxtail millet biryani, Kodo millet pongal, Barnyard millet kichdi
Some of the health benefits of quinoa include :
1. Rich in Fiber
2. Gluten free
3. Very high in protein with all essential amino acids
4. Low glycemic index which is good for blood sugar control
5. High in iron and magnesium
6. Very high in antioxidants
7. Help you to reduce weight
There are two types of quinoa. The red one and a white creamy one. I have used a white creamy one and made upma which can be eaten as breakfast or dinner .
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time : 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
Quinoa - 1/2 cup
Mixed vegetables - 3/4 cup ( Use any vegetables of your choice. I used carrot,beans and chayote)
Onion - 1/2 cup
Green Chilli - 1 no. chopped
Ginger - 1/2 inch chopped
Salt - As required
Turmeric powder -1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder -1/2 teaspoon(Optional)
Water - 1.25 cups
Coriander - for garnishing
SEASONING:
Oil - 2 teaspoon
Mustard - 1/2 teaspoon
Urad dal -1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
METHOD:
1. In a skillet, wash and drain quinoa. In a pan, add some oil. Add the items in the seasoning.
2. Then add Onion,green chilli and ginger and fry till they turn transparent.
3. Now add the mixed vegetables. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt.
4. Now add the washed and drained quinoa and mix well.
5. Now add 1.25 cups of water. Cover the lid and keep in simmer for 20-25 minutes. Occasionally open the lid and stir. The quinoa when cooked becomes bigger and transparent. Switch off and add coriander leaves.
6. Serve quinoa upma with sambar and coconut chutney !
SEE ALSO: Foxtail millet biryani, Kodo millet pongal, Barnyard millet kichdi
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