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Quinoa Upma in Rice Cooker
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Quinoa Upma in Rice Cooker

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Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • a few cashews
  • a few curry leaves
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • finely chopped green chilies to taste
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
  • salt to taste
  • 3/4 cup frozen or fresh green peas (add other veggies if desired)
  • 1/2 cup quinoa rinsed thoroughly
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp grated coconut
  • some chopped coriander leaves
For Garnish
  • Grated coconut
  • Fried or roasted peanuts
  • Lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Switch on the Rice Cooker.
  2. Add ghee, mustard and cumin seeds, cashews, and curry leaves into the rice cooker. Sauté until cashews are light brown.
  3. Then add ginger, green chilies, & onion. Sauté the onion for a couple of minutes and add turmeric powder and salt.
  4. Add green peas, quinoa, water, coconut, & coriander leaves. 
  5. Mix well and taste for salt. Adjust if necessary. Then cover and cook until done.
  6. Garnish with shredded coconut, peanuts, & a generous drizzle of lemon juice. Serve and enjoy!

Video

Notes

  • Feel free to add more vegetables, such as chopped green beans and chopped carrots, if you prefer.
  • To create a wholesome meal, consider serving some roasted vegetables on the side with a tablespoon or more of Greek yogurt.