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Tamarind Quinoa | Quinoa Puliyogare

Tamarind Quinoa is an Indian & Western fusion dish made by blending tamarind extract with tempered spices & cooked quinoa. Tamarind Quinoa is a light diet meal but filling too! Tamarind Quinoa also called as Quinoa Puliyogare is a healthier version of Puliyogare and a must try at home for the joy of exploring!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

To cook quinoa:

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 small lemon sized tamarind

To temper:

  • 1 tablespoon gingelly oil
  • 1 tablespoon peanuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tablespoon channa dal
  • 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
  • 2 nos dried red chillies
  • few nos curry leaves
  • a pinch turmeric powder
  • a generous pinch hing
  • salt to taste

To roast and grind:

  • 1 teaspoon channa dal
  • 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1/4 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 no dried red chilli
  • 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

Instructions

  • Measure and take quinoa in a bowl, rinse it well. Drain.
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon 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.
  • Dry roast the ingredients listed under 'to roast' until golden brown. Cool down then transfer to a mixer jar. Grind it to a semi fine powder, set aside.
  • Soak a lemon sized tamarind in 1/2 cup water. Squeeze well and set aside.
  • In a kadai add oil - add the items listed under 'to temper'. Saute for a minute then add hing and turmeric powder.
  • Extract and strain tamarind pulp. Let it boil for few mins until raw smell leaves and the mixture turns thick.
  • Now add cooked quinoa.
  • Add the freshly prepared ground powder and mix well. Switch off. If you like sweet taste then add a tiny piece of jaggery.
  • Serve Tamarind Quinoa hot or warm with papad!
Nutrition Facts
Tamarind Quinoa | Quinoa Puliyogare
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 294 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Sodium 18mg1%
Potassium 312mg9%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 0.5g1%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 165IU3%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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