By Kajal Kaur
Quinoa Khichdi
10 steps
Prep:10minCook:10min
Hey, friends! Today I'm going to share with you a delicious and healthy recipe for quinoa khichdi. Quinoa khichdi is a twist on the traditional Indian dish that is made with rice, lentils and vegetables. Quinoa is a superfood that is high in protein, fiber and antioxidants. It also has a nutty flavor and a fluffy texture that goes well with the spices and veggies in this dish.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:38:08 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
44
Low
Glycemic Load
9
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories136.6 kcal (7%)
Total Fat4.1 g (6%)
Carbs19.9 g (8%)
Sugars3.1 g (3%)
Protein5.6 g (11%)
Sodium206.6 mg (10%)
Fiber4.5 g (16%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
¼ cupquinoa
rinsed well
¼ cupyellow moong dal
rinsed well
2 cupswater
1 tablespoonghee
or oil
½ teaspooncumin seeds
¼ teaspoonturmeric powder
salt
to taste
¼ teaspooncoriander powder
¼ teaspoongaram masala
¼ teaspoonred chilli powder
¼ cuponion
chopped
1 teaspoonginger
minced
1green chilli
¼ cuptomato
chopped
¼ cupcarrot
chopped
¼ cupgreen peas
¼ cupcauliflower
cilantro
Chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Here are the steps to make quinoa khichdi:
Step 2
1. Set your instant pot to saute mode, heat ghee or oil. Add cumin seeds, fry for a few seconds until they crackle.
Step 3
2. Add onion and ginger and sauté for about 10 minutes until soft and golden.
Step 4
3. Add tomato and cook for another 5 minutes until soft and mushy.
Step 5
4.Add turmeric powder, salt, cumin powder, garam masala and red chilli powder, stir well.
Step 6
5. Add quinoa and moong daal.
Step 7
6. Add the vegetables and mix it well.
Step 8
7. Add water and set instant pot on pressure setting for 10 minutes.
Step 9
8. Enjoy your quinoa khichdi hot or warm with some yogurt or pickle on the side.
Step 10
I hope you liked this recipe and will try it soon. Let me know how it turned out in the comments below. Thanks for reading!
