Quinoa Upma is a nutritious twist to the traditional rava upma, offering a satisfying and tasty , low carb dish which can be enjoyed as breakfast, lunch or dinner. Loaded with goodness of vegetables, this wholesome one pot dish can be made in less than 30 minutes, providing perfect balance of health and taste.
Quinoa is a protein rich and gluten free seed which is packed with zinc, fibre, iron and folates. It provides you energy and keep you full for longer. After cooking quinoa seeds are soft and have a tender chewy texture which make them really delicious .
Ingredients required :
- Quinoa : Different varieties of Quinoa is available in the market like red quinoa or white quinoa. I used white quinoa in the recipe as its the most commonly available quinoa in the market. It needs to be washed well 2-3 times before using.
- Veggies: I have included carrot, green beans , peas and onions. You can use peppers too. I used frozen peas.
- 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.
