Quinoa poha. Quinoa Poha is my healthy twist on a popular Indian vegetarian breakfast and snack recipe. I use Quinoa instead of flattened rice (poha), which adds protein and fiber to this already nutritious dish. Here is a classic recipe with a healthy twist.

Well it is quinoa which replaces the poha here. Quinoa poha is the right choice. Quinoa is also a fantastic source of protein for vegetarians. You can cook Quinoa poha using 14 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Quinoa poha

You need 1 cup of quinoa.
It's 1/2 cup of chopped fresh beans.
You need 1/2 cup of chopped carroat.
You need 1 of big size onion finally chopped.
You need 2 of green chillies finally chopped.
It's 1/2 tbsp of mustard seeds.
You need leaves of Some fresh curry.
It's 2 pinch of asafoetida.
It's 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste.
You need leaves of Some fresh chopped coriander.
You need 1/4 cup of roasted peanuts.
Prepare 2 tbsp of lemon juice.
You need 3-4 tbsp of oil.
It's to taste of Salt.

A quarter cup of cooked quinoa contains more than six grams of protein, which is more. I've recreated a twist in the traditional poha breakfast by using some wonderful Quinoa instead. Quinoa upma recipe with step by step photos. Quinoa is higher in antioxidants than any other gluten free grain.

Quinoa poha instructions

First wash the quinoa well with water and put it in a vessel. Add two cups of water and put it on the gas to cook it.It takes the same time to cook quinoa as much as the time takes to cook rice..
When the quinoa is cooked well then finally put some salt in it and run it with the spoon and turn off the gas..
After this, put a pan on the gas, add three to four tbsp of oil in it..
When oil is heated, add mustard seeds in it. When the mustard seeds begin to crack, put curry leaves and chopped green chillies in it..
After this, add chopped onion and 2 pinch of asafoetida and fry it until it turns light red..
After this add the paste of Ginger and Garlic and fry it lightly..
After this add finely chopped fresh beans and carrots in it and saute with a spoon. Put salt in it and saute.cover it with a lid and cook for 2 minutes. Keep in mind we have put salt in quinoa too, so put salt in the vegetable as per the need..
After 2 to 3 minutes remove the lid, saute the vegetables with a spoon and put cooked quinoa in it. Put roasted peanuts and saute it with a spoon. Do not put all peanuts in it, save a little peanut for garnishing..
After this, add chopped coriander and lemon juice in it and saute it with spoon..
Take it out in a bowl or a plate and garnish with roasted peanuts and coriander leaves. Our healthy quinoa poha is ready..

It is cooked like any other grain and served with side dishes or used in salads. Kick start your day with this healthy and easy to make breakfast - Quinoa poha. A modern twist to a traditional favourite Indian breakfast item, this dish will not just tickle your. Is Poha Good for My Ayurvedic Diet? Find out by taking this free, easy quiz.