Quinoa Upma is a healthy quick breakfast made by cooking quinoa with tempered onions, mixed vegetables and spices. Quinoa Upma is a good choice for those who wish to experiment different recipes with different ingredients. Quinoa Upma Recipe with step by step photos featured in this post. 
Quinoa Upma is a healthy quick indian breakfast using quino and mixed vegetables.Quinoa recipes are most wanted in this space so bought a pack of quinoa online and started trying recipes using it.The first on my try is this vegetable quinoa upma which I am sure going to make often.I liked the texture of the quinoa very much, a slight crunch in every bite,yum.
Quinoa is pronouced as 'keenwah' a super healthy grain which has a crunchy chewy texture which I loved the most.
Can you see the small sprout like tail slightly peeping out, yes that shows the quinoa is cooked correctly.
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Quinoa Upma
Ingredients
- ¼ cup quinoa
- ½ cup water
- 1 small carrot
- 3 tablespoon fresh green peas
- 3 tablespoon onion chopped
To temper:
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon urad dal
- a sprig of curry leaves
- ½ no green chilli
Instructions
- Measure quinoa,rinse it in water atleast twice then soak in water for atleast 15mins.
- Drain water and set the quinoa aside.Heat oil in a pan add the item listed under 'to temper',then add onion and saute for 2mins until it becomes transparent.
- Then add carrot and peas,saute for a minute then add quinoa.Add required salt.
- Saute for a minute,then add water.
- Let it come to a boil, then cook covered for atleast 15-20 mins in lowest flame,Check after 15mins then proceed further if needed.
- Fluff it up, the grain will be seen transparent with a tiny tail, that ensure proper cooking. Switch off. Quinoa Upma Ready!
Notes
- Soaking may not be required but may take a little longer to cook.Quinoa takes a little longer to cook depends on the variety too.
- Quinoa will have a slight crunch while eating sp don't think its undercooked.
- You can add any of your favorite veggies.
- The ratio of water is 1 cup quino:2 cups water.
How to make Quinoa Upma Step by Step
- Measure quinoa,rinse it in water atleast twice then soak in water for atleast 15mins.
- Drain water and set the quinoa aside.Heat oil in a pan add the item listed under 'to temper',then add onion and saute for 2mins until it becomes transparent.
- Then add carrot and peas,saute for a minute then add quinoa.Add required salt.
- Saute for a minute,then add water.
- Let it come to a boil, then cook covered for atleast 15-20 mins in lowest flame,Check after 15mins then proceed further if needed.
- Fluff it up, the grain will be seen transparent with a tiny tail, that ensure proper cooking.Switch off.
Serve hot or warm.
Enjoy hot with a cup of tea or coffee, your breakfast is done!
Expert Tips
- Soaking may not be required but may take a little longer to cook.Quinoa takes a little longer to cook depends on the variety too.
- Quinoa will have a slight crunch while eating sp don't think its undercooked.
- You can add any of your favorite veggies.
- The ratio of water is 1 cup quino:2 cups water.
Bharat bhushan arora
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