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quinoa masala khichdi

Masala Quinoa Khichdi

This quinoa masala khichdi is a eimple, healthy, protein rich meal which is flavorful comfort food.
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Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Quinoa
  • ½ Cup Split Moong Dal with skin
  • 3½ cups Water divided
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 Dried red chili
  • 1 Thai chili
  • ¾ cup Onion chopped
  • 1½ tsp Garlic finely chopped
  • 1½ tsp Ginger finely chopped
  • ½ tsp Mustard
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 Curry leaves
  • ⅕ tsp Asafetida
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1 Cardamom
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ½ tsp Coriander powder
  • 1¾ tsp Salt
  • ½ cup Carrot diced
  • ¾ cup Potatoes dices
  • ⅓ cup green beans chopped
  • ½ cup Peas frozen
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 1 cup Tomatoes chopped

Instructions

  • Switch on the Instant pot in Saute mode. Heat the ghee and add the spices. Fry for 30 seconds, then add the ginger garlic, onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.
    Sauteing the onion, ginger, garlic, and spices
  • Add the tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes.
    cooking tomatoes
  • Add the veggies, rinsed quinoa and dal, water, turmeric, coriander powder, chili powder, and salt.
    Adding quinoa and veggies to the instant pot and setting it up
  • Set the mode to Pressure cook and cook for 3 minutes. After 5 minutes, release the pressure. Add 1/4 cup water and adjust the consistency. Check the taste and adjust salt as per taste.
    adjusting the final consistency
  • Drizzle extra ghee on top, sprinkle cilantro and serve it hot.
    quinoa masala khichdi