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High-Protein Quinoa Khichdi

High-Protein Quinoa Khichdi

Name: High-Protein Quinoa Khichdi
Total time: 1 min 34 s
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2.5 tablespoons Double Bean; 2.5 glasses Water; 1 piece Cauliflower; 4 units Haricot Bean; 2 teaspoons Quinoa; 1.5 teaspoons Refined Oil; 0.25 teaspoons Sesame White (til); 0.5 teaspoons Salt; 1.5 units Green Chillies; 1 large piece Onion; 1 pinch Cumin; 1 pinch Asafoetida/hing; 0.5 teaspoons Jeera Powder; 1 pinch Coriander Powder; 1 pinch Garam Masala; 1 pinch Turmeric Powder; 1.5 tablespoons Red Gram Lentil (masoor Dal); 1.5 tablespoons Rolled Oats; 1 unit Red Dry Chilli Bydagi

Time30 Min

DifficultyIntermediate

Serves1

Khichdi is a popular traditional dish made using rice and lentils. A one-pot meal that's famously eaten during the monsoon seasons, the term 'khichdi' literally means 'a mess.' This is because of the way the ingredients are mixed and cooked together. There are endless variants of this recipe and for our turn, we have come up with this high protein quinoa khichdi recipe. Unlike the original khichdi ... which uses rice, we use Quinoa instead. High protein quinoa khichdi ingredients place an emphasis on making the meal more filling and satisfying for the family. All you need is a pressure cooker, quinoa and a few household staples to get started. If you want to learn how to make high protein quinoa khichdi in minutes, you can watch our high protein quinoa khichdi video. It will save you plenty of time and show you how to tweak the recipe. Serve this khichdi with a side of fresh salad and raita and your meal is complete. A comforting food for the weekends, a bowl of our high protein quinoa khichdi recipe is just what you need when you're trying to enjoy your day to the fullest. Quinoa is also a healthy superfood which is another big bonus.

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Double Bean

2.5 tablespoons

Quinoa

2 teaspoons

Refined Oil

1.5 teaspoons

Sesame White (til)

0.25 teaspoons

Salt

0.5 teaspoons

Cumin

1 pinch

Asafoetida/hing

1 pinch

Coriander Powder

1 pinch

Garam Masala

1 pinch

Turmeric Powder

1 pinch

Red Gram Lentil (masoor Dal)

1.5 tablespoons

Rolled Oats

1.5 tablespoons

Red Dry Chilli Bydagi

1 unit

Vegetable Local

Cauliflower

1 piece

Fruits & Vegetables

Haricot Bean

4 units

Onion

1 large piece

Other

Water

2.5 glasses

Green Chillies

1.5 units

Jeera Powder

0.5 teaspoons

Directions

In a bowl, add Water, Lima Beans and soak for 10 hrs or overnight.

In a heavy bottom vessel, add Water, soaked Lima Beans and cook for 25 to 30 mins. It should be soft not mashed.

Boil Water in a heavy bottom vessel. Add Cauliflower and bring to boil.

Boil Water in a heavy bottom vessel. Add Beans bring to boil then drain it and keep aside.

In a heavy bottom vessel, add Water bring to boil. Add Quinoa and cook for 15-20 mins over a medium flame. Drain the water and set aside.

Heat Oil in a pan. Add Sesame Seeds, toss till slightly golden brown.

Add half of the boiled Cauliflower, Beans and season with Salt.

Continue tossing for 30 seconds on low flame. Remove it to a bowl and set aside.

Heat Oil in a pan. Add slit Chilli and toss till it lightly blister. It should still appear freshly green chilli.

Remove it to a bowl and keep aside.

Heat Oil in a pan. Add Cumin Seeds, Onion, Green Chilli and saute.

Add Hing, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, Turmeric Powder and cook.

Add Water and cook the Masala.

Add Masoor Dal with Water and cook till half done.

Add Quinoa, Lima Beans, Oats and cook.

Add remaining boiled Cauliflower, Beans, Salt and cook. Remove it to a bowl.

In another pan, heat Oil and add Dry Chilli and saute.

Add the tadka to the above khichdi and cover it for 5 mins. And then mix it well.

Garnish with Sesame Garnish, Sautéed Green Chilli.

Health Benefits of High Protein Quinoa Khichdi

Some of the high protein quinoa khichdi benefits are that it's low in cholesterol and full of good fibre. If you're trying o boost antioxidant intake in your diet, quinoa is a superfood is rich in it. It is actually the only source of plant-based profile with a complete amino-acid profile. Vegan diets are often lacking in L-Lysine and Quinoa is the grain that has it. Although it's dubbed a grain, it's actually a seed that's cooked. If you want to have it raw or make raw quinoa khichdi, you can do that by soaking the quinoa overnight. This makes the grain soft and removes saponins from it when you rinse it using a colander. Vegetables like carrots, beans, cauliflower and peas added to the quinoa recipe are high in vitamin A, minerals and other nutrients. This benefits eye and heart health and those who are trying to get more greens in their diet will find it useful. Ghee or cream used for cooking adds a source of healthy fats. The cream reduces LDL cholesterol ("bad cholesterol") and improves HDL levels ("good cholesterol") markers in the body. If you're trying to get fit, you don't have to worry about high protein quinoa khichdi calories as we've already mentioned it above. Enjoy a bowl of this and end your week on a pleasant note today.

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