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Quinoa Upma

Sumati Menda • 1 September, 2016

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Quinoa Upma

Upma is a type of porridge made with dry roasted semolina that's a classic South Indian breakfast dish. We thought we'd give it a little twist by using quinoa instead.

Quinoa Upma

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium green chili, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 15 green beans, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 6 -8 curry leaves
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1/4 cup coriander leaves
  • 1 tbs sunflower oil
1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 1/2 cups water 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 medium green chili, finely chopped 1 carrot, diced 15 green beans, chopped 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 6 -8 curry leaves Juice of 1/2 a lime 1/4 cup coriander leaves 1 tbs sunflower oil

Method:

  • Heat oil on high in a large skillet
  • Add mustard seeds and curry leaves, frying for a few seconds so they crackle.
  • Add in green chili and fry for about 15 seconds.
  • Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn translucent.
  • Add green beans and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the water and bring to a boil.
  • Add quinoa and salt.
  • Stir everything together and let it return to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and cover.
  • Simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and add lime juice.
  • Stir in coriander and remove from heat.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot.
Heat oil on high in a large skillet Add mustard seeds and curry leaves, frying for a few seconds so they crackle. Add in green chili and fry for about 15 seconds. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn translucent. Add green beans and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil. Add quinoa and salt. Stir everything together and let it return to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Uncover and add lime juice. Stir in coriander and remove from heat. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot. Heat oil on high in a large skillet Add mustard seeds and curry leaves, frying for a few seconds so they crackle. Add in green chili and fry for about 15 seconds. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn translucent. Add green beans and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil. Add quinoa and salt. Stir everything together and let it return to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Uncover and add lime juice. Stir in coriander and remove from heat. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.
6.5 out of 10 based on 32 user ratings
Nutrition facts: 240 calories, 9 grams fat

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