In the South of India, no prasadam post a pooja is considered complete without Lemon rice. The lemony goodness of this food is packed with nourishment for the body and mind. Inspired by the humble lemon rice, the #FitKitchen is super excited to bring you a #FitRecipe - Lemon Quinoa Desi sthyle! - a Superfood version of the lemon rice.
It’s a (super) healthy substitute for white rice and an ideal way to pack all the flavor notes, without compromising on the quantity. Ideal for lunch dabbas, picnics and long-drives, Lemon Quinoa is a superb dish to include in the weekly menu.
Ingredients List (Serves 4 people) :
- 1 and ½ cup Quinoa uncooked
- 2 – 3 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 2-3 red chilies (whole)
- 7-8 curry leaves (kadhi patta)
- ¼ cup peanuts
- 1 tsp chana dal
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 2 tsp haldi
- Coriander chopped for garnishing (optional)
- Salt to taste
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Procedure :
- Quinoa prep: rinse the quinoa under water, until the water runs clear
- In a deep bottomed pan simmer 3 cups of water; add 2 tsp salt (as per taste), ½ tsp ghee to the simmering water. Add the quinoa and bring it to a boil. Simmer on low heat for 7-9 minutes, until the water has almost been absorbed. Remove the pan from heat, cover and keep aside. Mix the cooled quinoa with a fork before using it further
- In a kadai or a wok, heat 3 tbsp of ghee on medium heat. Add mustard seeds to the hot ghee, and let them splutter
- Turn the flame to low-medium and add the ginger and cook for a few seconds
- Add the chana dal, curry leaves and red chilies and fry them for 7-10 seconds
- Add the peanuts to the mix and roast them for 10-15 seconds
- Add the cooled quinoa to the mixture
- Add salt, hing and turmeric and stir the mix well
- Switch off the flame and cover the pot for 6-7 minutes to let quinoa absorb the flavor of all other ingredients
- Garnish with chopped coriander
- Serve and enjoy the Lemon Quinoa- desi sthyle!
Note : This recipe was adapted from the original by Savita (https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/556/curry-lemon-quinoa-rice)