Saturday, February 21, 2015

Protein Packed Quinoa Khichadi

Protein Packed Quinoa Khichadi




Another  Quinoa recipe - this time based on a popular fasting recipe from India - Sabudana Khichadi.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked Quinoa ( I use Trader Joe's Organic tri color Quinoa, cooked per instructions on the packet)

1 quarter teaspoon cumin seeds

1 tbsp ghee

2 tbsp roasted peanuts, ground coarsely

salt to taste

1 quarter teaspoon sugar 

Juice of 1 lemon

1 teaspoons finely chopped coriander/ cilantro

1 teaspoon desiccated coconut

Method:

1) Heat ghee in a wok

2) Turn down heat, add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle

3) Add cooked quinoa

4) Add the roasted peanut powder, salt and sugar

5)  Cover and cook for 2 mins 

6) Garnish with lemon juice,coriander/ cilantro and desiccated coconut and serve