Quinoa upma recipe with step by step photos.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.
Quinoa Upma Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 small carrot
- 3 tbsp fresh green peas
- 3 tbsp chopped onion
To temper:
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp urad dal
- a sprig of curry leaves
- 1/2 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.
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.
Steps:
- 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! 🙂
this is my favorite breakfast and i i thing upma is a great combination with tea……
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