Quinoa Upma Recipe

If you are looking to pack more protein, fiber, and sustained energy into your breakfast, then try this easy and healthy quinoa upma recipe.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Cup cooked quinoa ((get recipe))
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds (rai)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 teaspoon white urad dal (dhuli urad)
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 2 tablespoon peanuts
• 2 tablespoon chopped cashews
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1/2 medium zucchini, finely chopped
• 1/4 Cup green peas
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
• Handful of coriander leaves, chopped

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, cumin, ginger, urad, and curry leaves. Sauté until the lentils turn a beautiful golden brown.
2. 2Add finely chopped onions and cook until translucent. Add the peanut, cashews, and fry till they are golden and crunchy.
3. 3Toss in mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans) and season with salt and pepper. Mix, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
4. 4Once vegetables are cooked, add the quinoa, mix nicely to evenly combine. Turn the heat down to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 5Finish by gently fluffing it with a fork, squeezing the juice of half a lime over the top, and garnishing with fresh coriander leaves.
6. 6Serve quinoa upma warm with chutney of choice.