Quinoa upma recipe, How to make vegetable quinoa upma

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

Course: Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 1

Quinoa upma with vegetables.

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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

1. Measure quinoa,rinse it in water atleast twice then soak in water for atleast 15mins.

2. 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.

3. Then add carrot and peas,saute for a minute then add quinoa.Add required salt.

4. Saute for a minute,then add water.

5. 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.

6. Fluff it up, the grain will be seen transparent with a tiny tail, that ensure proper cooking.Switch off.

Recipe 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:

1. Measure quinoa,rinse it in water atleast twice then soak in water for atleast 15mins.
   
2. 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.
   
3. Then add carrot and peas,saute for a minute then add quinoa.Add required salt.
   
4. Saute for a minute,then add water.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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! 🙂

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