Quinoa Upma (Thiniya ) Healthy Filling Breakfast sweet and nutty flavor Recipe

 Quinoa Upma ((Thiniya )  Healthy Filling Breakfast sweet and nutty flavor  Recipe:

Quinoa, called as “Super food” or a “Super grain,” is one of the world’s most popular health foods.

Ingredients:

   Quinoa -1 cup (160 ml) (I used Tri color quinoa)
   Onion -1/3 cup (chopped)
   Green chili -2 nos (chopped)
   ginger - 1/2  tsp
   Raw Peanut - 10 to 15 nos
   Urad dal - 1 tsp
   Raisins - 1 tbsp
   Musturd seed - 1/4 tsp
   Dried red chilies- 2 nos
   Curry leaves - few
   Salt -1 tsp flat or as needed
   Oil -1 tbsp
   Warm water - 2 cup(160 ml)
   Ghee - 1 tsp
   
Method of Preparation:

1.Wash and soak Quinoa in 20 mints.drain and keep it aside.

2.Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add urad dal,peanut,raisins.When its turns golden brown, add red chillies,and curry leaves.

3. Add chopped onions, green chili, ginger and saute until onions turn transparent.( If you need more vegetables use carrot,Peas,Corn  and bell pepper )

4.Then Add 2 cups of water and needed salt cook covered.

5.When water starts boiling, reduce the flame and add the  quinoa. Cook covered on medium to low flame. Stir once in between.

6. Add some Fresh corn on it.

7. After 15 minutes. Once all the water has evaporated, turn off the heat,spread ghee on the top and  mix well

Serve and Enjoy!!!

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Very High in Fiber, Much Higher Than Most Grains
Very High in Protein, With All The Essential Amino Acids
Good For Blood Sugar Control
Improves Skin Health
Fights Inflammation
Enhances Digestive Health
Strengthens Hair Follicles
Prevents kidney stones
High in Important Minerals Like Iron And Magnesium
Good for Metabolic Health
Very High in Antioxidants
Good for Healthy Diet (May Help You Lose Weight)