Quinoa Poha

 

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quinoa poha is my healthy twist on a popular Indian vegetarian breakfast and snack recipe. Learn how to make quinoa poha recipe | Indian style quinoa poha | vegetable quinoa poha |

Typically poha is made using flattem rice but here I have used Quinoa instead, which adds protein and fiber to this already nutritious dish. quinoa poha is garlicky, spicy, lemony and hearty, that's how I would describe the flavors in this quinoa poha! Here's an easy 30-minute recipe using the Instant Pot!

Quinoa contains all the eight essential amino acids that a body needs. A cup of cooked quinoa contains 8 grams of protein and quinoa is gluten-free, which appeals to many people with gluten intolerance.

Tips to make quinoa poha: 1. You can also add finely chopped capsicum to make this recipe. 2. Serve quinoa poha hot to enjoy its best flavours.

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South Indian Evening SnacksSouth Indian BreakfastBreakfast Upma, PohaQuick Evening SnacksNon-stick PanQuick Breakfast IndianQuick Healthy Recipes

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 3 servings

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  1. To make {span class="bold1"}quinoa poha{/span}, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
  2. When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves, garlic and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the cooked quinoa, coriander and lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve the {span class="bold1"}quinoa poha{/span} hot.

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  1. quinoa poha recipe | Indian style quinoa poha | vegetable quinoa poha | is made using easily available ingredients in India: 3 cups cooked quinoa, 2 tbsp oil or coconut oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 6 curry leaves, 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies, ½ cup finely chopped onions, ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1 tsp turmeric powder, ¼ cup finely chopped coriander, 1 tsp lemon juice and salt to taste. See the below image of list of ingredients for quinoa poha.

how to make quinoa poha
  1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
  3. When the seeds crackle, add 6 curry leaves.
  4. Add 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
  5. Add 1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies. 
  6. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. 
  7. Add ½ cup finely chopped onions.
  8. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. Add ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes.
  10. Add 1 tsp turmeric powder.
  11. Add salt to taste.
  12. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. 
  13. Add 3 cups cooked quinoa.
  14. Add ¼ cup finely chopped coriander (dhania).
  15. Add 1 tsp lemon juice.
  16. Mix well and cook on a medium flame 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. 
  17. Serve quinoa poha hot. 

tips to make quinoa poha
  1. You can also add finely chopped capsicum to make this recipe.
  2. Serve quinoa poha hot to enjoy its best flavours.
  3. protein, Vitamin B1, C,  folic acid rich quinoa poha.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy342 cal
Protein9.6 g
Carbohydrates49.6 g
Fiber14.2 g
Fat14.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A326.6 mcg
Vitamin B10.3 mg
Vitamin B20.2 mg
Vitamin B31.3 mg
Vitamin C17.8 mg
Folic Acid134.7 mcg
Calcium83.9 mg
Iron5.3 mg
Magnesium145.7 mg
Phosphorus325.5 mg
Sodium9.2 mg
Potassium476.4 mg
Zinc2.2 mg
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