Wholesome Tawa Veggie Quinoa Upma Recipe

About this recipe

Wholesome Tawa Veggie Quinoa Upma is a nutritious Indian breakfast dish packed with the goodness of quinoa and colorful vegetables. This light yet satisfying meal is mildly spiced to suit all palates and is perfect for an active lifestyle. The nutty flavor of quinoa pairs beautifully with sautéed vegetables and aromatic spices, making it a balanced choice for weight loss goals. Serve it warm with a wedge of lime for a refreshing start to your day.

Ingredients

• 100 g Quinoa
• 200 ml Ghee
• 100 g Jeera
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds
• 500 g Capsicum Green
• 500 g Onion
• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• 250 g Carrot
• - Green Peas
• medium Chilli Green Long
• 100 g Lemon
• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 50g Everest Garam Masala
• 100 g Red Chili Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 20 g Turmeric Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in cold water and set aside to drain.
2. 2. Heat ghee in a tawa or large pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, letting them splutter.
3. 3. Add curry leaves and the slit green chili, sautéing for 30 seconds until aromatic.
4. 4. Stir in the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
5. 5. Add the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Cook until the tomatoes soften, around 3-4 minutes.
6. 6. Mix in the chopped capsicum, carrot, and green peas. Sauté the vegetables for 5-6 minutes until slightly tender.
7. 7. Add the rinsed quinoa and salt. Stir well to combine with the vegetables and spices.
8. 8. Pour in enough water to just cover the quinoa and vegetables. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and water is absorbed.
9. 9. Turn off the heat, sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves, and drizzle with lemon juice. Gently fluff the upma with a fork.
10. 10. Serve warm, garnished with additional coriander leaves if desired.