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Veggie loaded Quinoa Kichidi

One pot protein, fiber and vitamin rich meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Quinoa
  • ½ cup Cup Moong Dal
  • 1 no Onion
  • 1 no Tomato
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 nos Green Chilli (Slit)
  • ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds
  • ½ tsp Urad Dal
  • ½ tsp Channa Dal
  • 2 Sprigs  Curry Leaves
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 2 nos Cardamom
  • 3 nos Cloves
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Mint Leaves
  • 10 nos Beans (diced)
  • 2 nos Carrot(diced)
  • 3 cups Water

Method
 

  1. Let the quinoa and moong dal soak for 30 minutes. 
  2. In a pressure cooker add ghee whole garam masalas, and mustard seeds, once it splutters add urad and channa dal.
  3. Add curry leaves, green chilli, tomatoes, onions and mixed veggies, sauté well.
  4. Drain the quinoa and moong dal add it to the cooker and toast for 30 seconds then add ginger garlic paste and turmeric powder.
  5. Give it a good mix and pour water, once it boils add the lid and cook for 3 whistles or 10 minutes on a moderate flame. 
  6. Let it rest for 10 minutes and finish with some coriander and mint leaves.