Quinoa Vegetable Khichdi

Quinoa Vegetable Khichdi

Ingredients:

Organic quinoa – 1 small cup

Masoor dal – 1 small cup

Yogurt/ curd – 1 small cup

Beans – 1/2 cup, chopped

Carrots – 1/2 cup, cubed

Red onion – 1 medium size, thinly sliced

Red tomato – 1 medium size, chopped

Green chillies – 6 medium size, vertically slit

Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Black pepper corns – 20

Black pepper powder – 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

Cloves – 3

Cinnamon stick – 1/4 inch

Green cardamom – 3, crushed

Mint leaves – 1 small bunch, finely chopped

Coriander leaves – 1 small bunch, finely chopped

Curry leaves – 3 sprigs

Salt as per taste

Oil for sauteing

Instructions:

Add quinoa and masoor dal into a bowl and rinse well to get rid of any dirt or dust. Soak them in 3 cups of water for atleast 20 minutes.

Add sufficient oil into a pressure cooker. When the oil is hot add cloves, cinnamon stick, pepper corns, cumin seeds, green cardamom, curry leaves, green chillies and saute. Add sliced onions, ginger garlic paste and mix well. When the onions turn translucent, add chopped tomatoes and mix well. When the tomatoes are half cooked, add turmeric powder, salt, pepper powder and mix well. Add chopped beans, carrots, coriander leaves, mint leaves and saute for 30 seconds under medium flame. Now, add 1 cup of yogurt and mix well. Cook this mixture under medium to low flame until the oil starts to separate out from the spice blend. Now, add soaked quinoa and masoor dal along with the soaked water. Mix well. Close the lid and pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles under medium flame. Switch off the flame and allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Remove the lid and mix well. Serve it hot or cold along with cucumber raita. Quick and healthy Quinoa Khichdi is ready within minutes.

This dish can be prepared for breakfast, lunch or evening snacks. Due to its mild spice and colored vegetable combination, kids would enjoy having it the most. Introducing them to healthy eating at an early age is the right way to bring up and nurture the young minds. Try this super healthy recipe and let me know your comments. Enjoy relishing it with family and friends. Happy cooking!