Quinoa Upma

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 carrot (chopped)
• 1/4 cup peas
• 1 green chili (slit)
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil
• Lemon juice (optional)

Method

1. 1 In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
2. 2 Add chopped onions, green chili, and sauté until golden.
3. 3 Add chopped carrots and peas and cook for a couple of minutes.
4. 4 Add rinsed quinoa, turmeric powder, and salt, and mix well.
5. 5 Add 2 cups of water, cover, and cook on low heat for about 10-12 minutes until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
6. 6 Garnish with coriander leaves and squeeze some lemon juice before serving.