Quinoa Poha

Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein pseudo grain. It is also high in fibre besides being a good source of phosphorus and manganese. Quinoa helps manage your blood sugar and blood pressure and is easy to incorporate into a diabetic meal plan.

Ingredients

• ½ Cup boiled quinoa
• 2 tsp Steamed green peas
• 1 Medium chopped onion
• 7-8 Curry leaves
• 2 Green chillies
• 1 Chopped tomato
• 10-12 Roasted peanuts
• 4-5 Broccoli florets
• ¼ Cup chopped bell pepper
• ½ tsp Red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Mustard oil
• 2 tbsp Chopped coriander leaves
• ½ Lemon for lemon juice

Direction

1. Place the quinoa in a strainer and place it under running water. This way it will get washed. Heat 1.5 cups of water in a pan and once the water starts boiling, add the quinoa and ½ tsp salt. Cover the pan with a lid and cook until the quinoa is completely cooked.
2. Once the quinoa is cooked, take it out in a plate and let it cool down.
3. Take another pan. Put one teaspoon oil. When it turns hot, add green chilli, curry leaves, onion and roasted peanuts.
4. When onions turn brown, add the carrot, peas, bell pepper, broccoli florets and sauté them.
5. When done, add the quinoa.
6. Add the tomato and the seasonings of your choice.
7. Cover the pan for 2-3 minutes. Squeeze the juice of lemon on top.
8. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.