Quinoa Upma Recipe – Quinoa Recipe

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Indian quinoa Breakfast- quinoa Upma

Here’s a quick and healthy way to add a little variety to your breakfast options: Quinoa Upma. Upma is a simple and delicious south Indian breakfast option. It is typically made with Sooji, Vermicelli or even Rolled Oats. So why not add another dimension to the possibilities with Quinoa? Although not common in Asian or Indian cuisine, Quinoa can be a great substitute for rice or sooji that are very high in carbs. Quinoa Upma brings a fresh breath of life among breakfast options.

When you shop for Quinoa, you will notice there are three kinds: Black, Red, and White(Golden) Quinoa. The nutritional benefits are just the same in either of these options. The only difference might come down to cook time. I chose white quinoa as it takes the least time to cook among the three.

For this recipe, I also added plenty of vegetables, unlike usual Upma recipes. Apart from being healthy, vegetable gives a contrasting color to the dish and makes it even more attractive. If you really like using more Quinoa in your cooking, try my Spicy Spinach Quinoa for lunch! 

Let’s start with step by step photos…

Place a vessel over medium heat. Fry the spices (Mustard seeds, Bengal gram, and Black gram) and red chilies in 3 tbsp olive oil. 

Then add ginger, green chilies fry it for few seconds, followed by chopped onions. When the onions turn transparent, add the turmeric, chili, garam masala powders.

 Now add the mixed vegetables and saute them for few minutes and add sambar powder and salt. Stir them well. Later, add washed quinoa and 3 1/2 cups water and continue to stir to make sure you have an even mixture.

Place a lid and let it simmer (on low flame). After 20- 30 minutes quinoa Upma is ready

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