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    How to Cook Quinoa

    June 27, 2017 by Sharmilee J 4 Comments

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    How to Cook Quinoa by pressure cooking & stove top is explained in this post with video. Quinoa is a healthy grain – rich in fibre and cooked like rice. Wide varieties of food from Upma to Biryani can be made using Quinoa. How to Cook Quinoa with step by step pictures.How to cook quinoa

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    I have given 2 methods for cooking quinoa 1. pressure cooker method 2.sauce pan method(steps will be updated soon).

    Quinoa is pronounced as ‘keenwah‘ a super healthy grain which has a crunchy chewy texture which  I love the most.Though Quinoa is referred to as a whole grain crop they are actually edible seeds.The seeds are in general cooked the same way as rice and can be used in a wide variety of dishes.

    I have posted few quinoa recipes, you can check them out. I will post more quinoa recipes in the coming days too.If you have anything specific in mind then do let me know, will try and post it.I couldn’t find quinoa here in stores so bought it online.

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    How to Cook Quinoa

    How to Cook Quinoa by pressure cooking & stove top is explained in this post with video. Quinoa is a healthy grain - rich in fibre and cooked like rice. Wide varieties of food from Upma to Biryani can be made using Quinoa.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Servings2 people
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup quinoa
    • 1/2 cup water

    For stove top method:

    • 1/2 cup quinoa
    • 1/4 tsp oil
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    Pressure cooker method:

    • Rinse quinoa well then drain water and add it to pressure cooker. Add water.
    • Pressure cook for at least 5-6 whistles in medium high flame. Allow the pressure to release by itself.
    • Then open and fluff it up. Spread it on a plate and let it cool down before you use it for other recipes. The small sprout like tail slightly peeps out, which shows that the quinoa is cooked correctly.

    Stove top method:

    • Measure and take quinoa in a bowl, rinse it well. Drain.
    • Add 1/2 tsp oil in a sauce pan, add drained quinoa and toast for a minute. Then add 1 cup water and start cooking. Simmer the flame and cook covered for 15-20 mins.
    • You will see a small tail coming out and quinoa should have absorbed all the water. After 20 mins switch off and set aside for 10 mins. Then open and fluff it up.

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    Notes

    • The ratio of quinoa : water is 1 :2 cups for pressure cooker method. I use the same ratio for sauce pan method too if soaked. If you don't do the soaking then you can add 2 and 1/2 cups of water and cook for some more time than the mentioned amount of time.
    • I have not used salt while cooking quinoa and add it while using for recipe.
    Nutrition Facts
    How to Cook Quinoa
    Amount Per Serving (150 g)
    Calories 239 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Sodium 12mg1%
    Potassium 359mg10%
    Carbohydrates 41g14%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 9IU0%
    Calcium 35mg4%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    How to Cook Quinoa Step by Step

    Pressure cooker method:
      1. Measure and take quinoa in a bowl, rinse it well.Drain.
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      2. Add 1/2 tsp oil in a sauce pan, add drained quinoa and toast for a minute.Then add 1 cup water and start cooking.Simmer the flame and cook covered for 15-20 mins.
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      3. You will see a small tail coming out and quinoa should have absorbed all the water.After 15  mins check if there is no moisture switch off and set aside for 10 mins.Then open and fluff it up.If there is moisture then cook for 5 more mins.
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          1. inse quinoa well then drain water and add it to pressure cooker.Measure and add water.
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          2. Pressure cook for atleast 5-6 whistles in medium high flame.Allow the pressure to release by itself.
            How to make How to cook quinoa - Step1Pin
          3. Then open and fluff it up.Spread it on a plate and let it cool down before you use it for other recipes.Can you see the small sprout like tail slightly peeping out, yes that shows the quinoa is cooked correctly.
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        Stove top method:

      Enjoy with any gravy or make fried rice with it.

    1. Expert Tips

      • The ratio of quinoa : water is 1 :2 cups for pressure cooker method. I use the same ratio for sauce pan method too if soaked. If you don’t do the soaking then you can add 2 and 1/2 cups of water and cook for some more time than the mentioned amount of time.
      • I have not used salt while cooking quinoa and add it while using for recipe.

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    1. varshini

      June 28, 2017 at 12:57 am

      Quinoa pongal will be good.

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    2. Vinitha

      December 09, 2018 at 9:03 pm

      There is no mention of salt here. Should we or shouldn’t we add salt Sharmi?

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      • Sharmilee J

        January 03, 2019 at 10:24 am

        I usually add salt while cooking the recipe but will mention it in my notes.

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        • Aditi

          July 13, 2022 at 3:22 pm

          Will try this

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