Quinoa Khichadi (Savory Quinoa)

Yay Tuesday! Tuesday means quick lunches, #instapotrecipes 😋 We have #quinoakhichadi for lunch today and that means we have substituted Sabudana (Tapioca or Sago pearls) with Quinoa.

Ingredients:-
1 Cup Quinoa
1/4 Cup peanuts (ground coarsely)
1/2 Tsp mustard seeds
7-8 Curry leaves
3-4 Chopped green chillies

1 boiled potato (optional)
1 Tbsp Ghee  (clarified butter) or Vegetable oil
1 tsp Sugar(optional)
1/2 Tsp lime juice(optional)
Salt to taste
For Garnishing :-2 Tsp finely chopped cilantro

Method:-
1. I have used quinoa that needs no rinsing. Simply add some water to it and let it cook in your instant pot (rice function).

2. In a food processor coarsely grind peanuts (I have used Planters, salted peanuts)

3. Once quinoa is cooked, mix ground peanuts, sugar and lime juice to it and leave it aside.

4. Heat ghee/oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. 

5. When they crackle, add curry leaves and green chillies. Now add cubed boiled potato and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Lastly add quinoa to the pan and sauté for another minute on low to medium flame.

6. Add salt to taste

7. Cook on low heat for about 5 minutes. Keep the pot covered.

8. When cooked, garnish it with finely chopped cilantro and

9. Serve hot with fresh homemade yogurt!