6 Must-Try Quinoa Recipes With An Indian Touch

Dec 04, 2023, 13:46 IST

Trisha Pathak

Quinoa Recipes

Quinoa, a grain native to South America, is nutritious and flavourful. Here are seven Indian-inspired recipes you can make with quinoa: 

Quinoa Upma

Quinoa upma is a delightful and healthy way to start your day. The South Indian dish with a nutritional twist contains sautéеd vegetables, mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Quinoa Khichdi

Quinoa khichdi can become your ultimate comfort food. It is nutritious, flavourful, and easy and quick to prepare. 

Vegetable Quinoa Pulao

Vegetable quinoa pulao combines the nutty goodness of quinoa with a medley of vibrant vegetables, as the light and fluffy texture of the ancient grain pairs perfectly with the crispy and fibre-rich veggies. 

Lemon Quinoa 

Lemon Quinoa offers a delightful hint of tanginess in every bite. To make the nutritious dish, add quinoa to sautéеd onions with mustard seeds and fresh lemon juice to make it slightly tangy.

Curd Quinoa

Curd quinoa is an ideal option for a light lunch. It is a simple and delicious dish, offering a creamy richness of curd and goodness of quinoa. 

Quinoa Kheer

Quinoa kheer blends cultural flavours with modern health consciousness. Simmer the grain in a luscious mix of milk, sugar, condensed milk, cardamon and saffron to make quinoa kheer. 

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