Quinoa Poha

A nutritious and innovative breakfast snack where quinoa flakes are used instead of traditional poha (flattened rice), seasoned with spices and herbs, and served with a dash of freshness and crunch. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 24 Mar 2021 in Recipes Veg

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Main Ingredients	Quinoa, Salt
Cuisine	Indian
Course	Snacks and Starters
Prep Time	11-15 minutes
Cook time	31-40 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Easy
Others	Veg

Ingredients

2 cups quinoa
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon asafoetida
12-15 curry leaves
2 green chillies, chopped
2 medium onion, chopped
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
½ teaspoon sugar
2 small potatoes, cut into cubes
Fresh scarped coconut for garnish
Coriander sprig for garnish

Method

Heat 5 cups water in a non-stick deep bottom pan, cover and let it come to a boil. Add salt and quinoa, mix well and cook till quinoa is done, drain and set aside.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Add asafoetida, green chillies, curry leaves, sauté well.
Add onions, chopped and sauté till golden brown. Add turmeric powder, salt, sugar, potato, and sauté for 1 minute.
Add the drained quinoa, mix well and lower the heat, cook for 2-3 minutes. Take it off the heat.
Transfer to a bowl, garnish with scraped coconut and coriander sprig.

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