Lemon Quinoa is a South Indian style lemon rice made with Quinoa and flavored with mustard seeds , curry leaves, ginger , green chilli and lemon. This recipe is similar to lemon rice except rice is replaced with quinoa which makes it a lot more nutritious than lemon rice.
Quinoa is a gluten free seed and it contains all the nine essential amino acids that our body needs. It is one of the healthiest foods and considered a super food for all its health benefits.
It tastes good at room temperature too so its a great dish to pack for lunch boxes. Its very quick to make and can be ready in about 20 mins and it will stay good in refrigerator for 2-3 days .
You will need :
- Quinoa : There are two types of Quinoa available in the market, red and white. I used white as its easily available. Wash 2-3 times before using. Cook until soft. Don’t overcook it or it will become mushy.
- Oil: You can use any oil . I used sunflower oil.
- Nuts/Lentils : Cashews or Peanuts can be used for an extra crunch . I have used moong dal and urad dal.
- Spices and Seasonings: I have used mustard seeds , curry leaves , hing , ginger and green chilli.
- Veggies: I have used Onions. You can use carrots , green peas etc.
- Lemon juice and fresh Coriander
Lemon Quinoa
A healthy and delicious Indian quinoa dish tempered with spices and flavored with lemon.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Quinoa
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1 tsp chana dal
- 2 tbsp peanuts
- 2-3 green chillies chopped
- 1 onion chopped finely
- 1 dried red chillies
- 1 pinch Asfoetida (hing) (skip if making gluten free )
- 6-7 curry leaves
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt According to taste
- ½ inch ginger chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
- Few Cashew nuts (optional)
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa with plenty of water and drain with a fine sieve.
- Cook 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups of water in a pan on medium heat until water is completely absorbed and quinoa is soft and cooked. Keep aside.
- In the mean time, in a kadhai or a deep pan heat oil on medium heat. Once hot add mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal. Fry on medium heat until dals are light golden.
- Add peanuts and cashews (if using ) and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Next, add chopped onion and saute until onions turn translucent.
- Add chopped green chillies, ginger, curry leaves and red chillies.
- Add turmeric powder, hing, red chilli powder and stir for few seconds.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and add it to the spice mixture. Add salt and mix well.
- Turn off flame and add lemon juice and green coriander. Toss well .
- Serve hot.
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