Veg-Quinoa-Dal

Quinoa Nutrition is a new way to add a healthy food to your meals to help you live a healthier life style without sacrificing taste.So we decided to substitute Quinoa with rice at least twice a week. I tried this recipe and its yummy like rice and dal.

Veg-Quinoa-Dal is a quick and healthy recipe for dinner specially for kids its yummy and easy to eat.

Ingredients:

 Quinoa – 1 cup

 Green Split Moong dal - 1 cup

 Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp

 Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp

 Onions – 1/2 medium

 Ginger – 1 tsp, minced

 Garlic – 1 tsp, minced

 Green Chilies – 3-4

 Green beans – 1/2 cup

 Carrots – 1/2 cup

 Salt to taste

 Water – 5 cups

 Oil/Ghee -2 tsp

 Cilantro to garnish

  

Preparation:

• Wash and soak Quinoa and Moong dal in water for 10 minutes.Drain water and set aside.
• In a cooker heat Oil on medium heat,add Cumin Seeds,Onions,green chillies,turmeric powder Cook for a minute.
• Add minced Ginger & Garlic,cook for a min.
• Add Vegetables of your choice ( i used green beans and carrot) and cook for 2 mins then add Quinoa and dal and  roast for another 2 mins add salt to taste.
• Pour in Water and let the water come to boil.
• Reduce flame to low, cover with lid and cook for 2 vessels or until Quinoa and dal are soft.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve hot Veg-Quinoa-Dal.