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quinoa poha recipe | Indian style quinoa poha | vegetable quinoa poha

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quinoa poha recipe | Indian style quinoa poha | vegetable quinoa poha | with 20 amazing images.

quinoa poha is my healthy twist on a popular Indian vegetarian breakfast and snack poha 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.

Enjoy quinoa poha recipe | Indian style quinoa poha | vegetable quinoa poha | with detailed step by step photos.

 

Quinoa Poha recipe - How to make Quinoa Poha

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Preparation Time

15 Mins

Cooking Time

9 Mins

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Total Time

24 Mins

Makes

3 servings

Ingredients

Method

For quinoa poha
 

  1. To make quinoa poha, 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 quinoa poha 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.
      Step 2 – <strong>quinoa poha recipe | Indian style quinoa poha | vegetable quinoa poha | </strong>is made …
how to make quinoa poha

 

    1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
      Step 3 – Heat 2 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
    2. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
      Step 4 – Add 1 tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-mustard-seeds-sarson-rai-sarson-ke-beej-525i">mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)</a>.
    3. When the seeds crackle, add 6 curry leaves.
      Step 5 – When the seeds crackle, add 6 curry leaves.
    4. Add 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
      Step 6 – Add 1 tbsp finely <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-garlic-790i">chopped garlic (lehsun)</a>.
    5. Add 1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
      Step 7 – Add 1 tbsp finely <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-green-chilli-820i">chopped green chillies</a>.&nbsp;
    6. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. 
      Step 8 – Saut&eacute; on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.&nbsp;
    7. Add ½ cup finely chopped onions.
      Step 9 – Add &frac12; cup finely <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-onions-722i">chopped onions</a>.
    8. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
      Step 10 – Saut&eacute; on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
    9. Add ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes.
      Step 11 – Add &frac12; cup finely <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-tomatoes-779i">chopped tomatoes</a>.
    10. Add 1 tsp turmeric powder.
      Step 12 – Add 1 tsp turmeric powder.
    11. Add salt to taste.
      Step 13 – Add salt to taste.
    12. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. 
      Step 14 – Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring …
    13. Add 3 cups cooked quinoa.
      Step 15 – Add 3 cups <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-cooked-quinoa-2396i">cooked quinoa</a>.
    14. Add ¼ cup finely chopped coriander (dhania).
      Step 16 – Add &frac14; cup finely <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-coriander-783i">chopped coriander (dhania)</a>.
    15. Add 1 tsp lemon juice.
      Step 17 – Add 1 tsp lemon juice.
    16. Mix well and cook on a medium flame 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. 
      Step 18 – Mix well and cook on a medium flame 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.&nbsp;
    17. Serve quinoa poha hot. 
      Step 19 – Serve<strong> quinoa poha</strong> hot.&nbsp;
tips to make quinoa poha

 

    1. You can also add finely chopped capsicum to make this recipe.
      Step 20 – You can also add finely chopped capsicum to make this recipe.
    2. Serve quinoa poha hot to enjoy its best flavours.
      Step 21 – Serve <strong>quinoa poha</strong> hot to enjoy its best flavours.
    3. protein, Vitamin B1, C,  folic acid rich quinoa poha.
      Step 22 – <strong>protein, Vitamin B1, C, &nbsp;folic acid rich quinoa poha.</strong>
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy342 cal
Protein9.6 g
Carbohydrates49.6 g
Fiber14.2 g
Fat14.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium9.2 mg

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