Karnataka
Quinoa upma
Upma, but the grain flew in from the Andes.
30 minTime
12 gProtein each
mediumSpice
Make it your way
Grandma's wayThe original. Handle with reverence.
The original365kcalsame
12 gproteinsame
8 gfibresame
30minutessame
Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.
Ingredients
Method
6 steps- 1Rinse the quinoa in a sieve under running water, rubbing it, then drain well.
- 2Dry roast the drained quinoa in a pan on medium heat.
- 3Heat oil. Add mustard seeds, then urad dal, chana dal, peanuts and curry leaves.
- 4Add green chilli, ginger and onion, then the carrot, beans and peas. Cook 3 minutes.
- 5Add water and salt, bring to a boil, stir in the quinoa, cover and cook on low.
- 6Rest covered 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, add lemon juice and coriander.
Serve it like this
Fluff gently with a fork and serve hot on a wide plate, with raita or a side next to it.