Quinoa Upma

A wholesome and flavourful twist to the classic upma, this quinoa version is light, nutritious, and packed with fresh flavours, crunchy peanuts, and aromatic spices. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick healthy meal.

Ingredients

For Cooking the Quinoa

200 grams quinoa

Water as required

Method:

Wash the quinoa well using a strainer and soak for 10 minutes.

Cook using a 1:2 ratio (1 cup quinoa : 2 cups water) until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa turns fluffy. Set aside.

For the Upma

2 to 3 medium-sized onions, finely chopped

2 tomatoes, finely chopped

5 green chillies, finely chopped

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

1/2 cup finely chopped coriander leaves

1/4 cup peanuts, coarsely ground

1 tsp lime juice

Salt to taste

Tempering

Few curry leaves

Few mustard seeds

Few cumin seeds

Clarified butter/ghee as required

Spice Powders

1 1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/4 tsp pepper powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

Method

Heat clarified butter/ghee in a pan.

Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Allow them to splutter.

Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until lightly golden brown.

Toss in the green chillies, tomatoes, and salt to taste. Cook until the tomatoes turn soft and well done.

Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, pepper powder, and turmeric powder. Mix well.

Add the cooked quinoa and combine thoroughly.

Adjust seasoning if required.

Finally add the coarsely ground peanuts and finely chopped coriander leaves.

Finish with lime juice just before serving.

Serve hot for a comforting and nutritious meal.