Lemon Quinoa Recipe
Quinoa is a whole grain that is rapidly growing in popularity due to its many health benefits. I am sharing this recipe which I often make when I crave lemon rice.
Why is quinoa so popular?
The popularity of quinoa has grown steadily over the years , because of its health benefits which has its own subtle flavor and fluffy texture. It’s being widely used in weight loss diet by everyone.
This easy to make quinoa dish is the definition of using simple everyday ingredients to create a comforting meal with elaborate and satisfying flavors.
Is quinoa good for losing weight?
It has a similar texture to the rice and is considered better than rice because Quinoa is rich in both fiber and protein, contains higher nutritional values. Quinoa helps in weight loss diets by substituting them with high carb grains.
So do try this simple recipe and let me know if you like it.
How to make Lemon Quinoa
Ingredients for Lemon Quinoa
1 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1tsp split chickpeas
1 tsp tsp split black gram dal
1 dry red chili
1 to 2 tbsp peanuts
1 green chili
1 string curry leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 cup quinoa
salt to taste
2 tbsp lemon juice
coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions for Lemon Quinoa
- Place the quinoa in a bowl. Wash the quinoa 2 to 3 times and strain it.
- Dry roast quinoa for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Then add the water to it, cover and cook for 15 to 20 min or well cooked and turn off the heat .
- If there is still liquid, it needs to be cooked a little longer.
- Next heat oil in a small pan for tempering.
- When the oil is hot add mustard seeds ,split chickpeas ,split black gram dal, dry red chili, and then peanuts and fry for a while till peanuts change color to little golden brown.
- Then next add green chili and string of curry leaves ,turmeric powder and mix everything nicely
- Next Add it to boiled quinoa
- Add salt to taste and lemon juice and coriander leaves for garnishing and mix everything nicely.
- Fluff it with a fork.
Servings -2 to 3
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