Lemon Quinoa Indian Style (Instant Pot)
With simple ingredients, Lemon Quinoa would be one of the easiest quinoa recipes you'll ever try.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 228kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1 ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoon peanuts
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoon ginger grated
- 2 green chilies
- 2 teaspoon coconut oil
- Cilantro for garnish
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In the ‘saute’ setting, add a few teaspoons of oil to the inner pot.2 teaspoon coconut oil
- As the oil heats up, add peanuts and saute until they start to turn crispy.3 tablespoon peanuts
- Add cumin seeds and sauté them until they start to sizzle.1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Add grated ginger, chopped green chilies, and cook for about 30 seconds.2 teaspoon ginger grated, 2 green chilies
- Now, add the rinsed quinoa, salt to taste and turmeric powder.1 cup Quinoa
- Add water in the right proportion as noted in the ingredients list. Stir well.
- Close the lid of the instant pot and turn the steam release handle to the “sealing” position. Press the manual/pressure cooking setting and set the time for 2 minutes.
- As the timer expires, use the natural release to let the pressure settle and then open the lid.
- Add lemon juice and cilantro. And mix well and it is ready to serve.
- Lemon Quinoa is ready to serve!
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Notes
You can skip the peanuts and replace them with cashew nuts or any other nuts you love.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 3mg