1teaspoonGinger paste or freshly grated or crushed
1Green chilichopped finely
8-10or 1 sprigCurry leaves
½cupRed onionchopped
¼cupGreen peas
¼cupCarrotschopped
¼cupGreen beans (French beans)chopped
to tasteSalt
1cupWater
1tablespoonCilantro or coriander leaveschopped finely
½teaspoonLemon juiceoptional
Instructions
Take quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and wash it under running cold water.
Do wash very well, it will help to reduce the slight bitterness of the quinoa.
Keep it aside.
Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat.
Once hot add mustard seeds and let them pop.
Then add chana dal and saute for few seconds till it starts to brown.
Then add urad dal, saute for some time till it gets light brown in color.
Now add ginger paste, chopped green chilies and curry leaves. Stir and cook for a minute.
Add chopped onions and sprinkle some salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes or till onion becomes soft and translucent or light pink.
Now add chopped carrot, beans and peas. Stir well and add remaining salt.
Add quinoa. Mix and saute for 2 minutes.
Now add water. Let the water come to a boil.
Now cover the pan with lid and lower the heat to low-medium.
Cook for 18-20 minutes.
after 20 minutes turn off the stove, open the lid.
Stir or fluff it with spoon or fork. At this point if you find any water or moisture then you can cook for few minutes till water is evaporated. But in most cases you won’t find any water left.
Add chopped coriander leaves and squeeze the fresh lemon juice. Mix