Quinoa Upma

Quinoa Upma

A South Indian classic reinvented with quinoa — protein-rich and gluten-free.

Store staples used: Organic Quinoa, Peanuts

Serves 2 · 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (rinsed well)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot
  • Handful of peas
  • 2 tbsp peanuts
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • Curry leaves
  • 1 green chilli
  • 2 cups water
  • Salt and oil

Method

  1. Dry-toast the quinoa 2 minutes; set aside.
  2. Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, peanuts, and chilli in oil. Add onion and vegetables; sauté.
  3. Add quinoa, water, and salt; cover and cook until fluffy and the water is absorbed, ~15 min.
  4. Finish with lemon and coriander.