Quinoa Masoor Khichadi

Khichadi is healthy, wholesome, one pot meal. I am making a protein-rich LOW-CALORIE “Quinoa Masoor Khichadi”. It is tasty, healthy and packed with protein. Also, it is gluten free and a perfect dish to satiate your taste buds.

SERVINGS-2

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup Quinoa

¼ cup Masoor Dal (Brown Lentil)

¼ Tsp Turmeric

¼ Tsp Cumin

½ Tsp Salt 

For Tempering-

1 Tbsp Olive oil or Ghee [you can use any other oil]

1 tsp Cumin

¼ Tsp asafetida

3-4 dry Red Chili

4-5 Curry Leaves

1 Tsp Ginger paste

1 Tomato, diced

½ Tsp Coriander Powder

½ Tsp Cumin Powder

½ Tsp Garam Masala

¼ cup Water

METHOD-

Firstly prepare the khichadi. For that-

·       Wash Masoor and Quinoa thoroughly, and soak it for 15 minutes.

·       Meanwhile in a heavy bottomed pan boil 1 1/2 cups of water.

·       Add soaked dal and Quinoa, turmeric, cumin and salt. Stir it and cook on a medium flame.

·       It will require 15 minutes for khichadi to get cooked completely. 

Meanwhile, prepare Tempering (Tadka) for the Khichadi-

·       Heat Ghee or Oil in a Tadka Pan. Add cumin, allow it to splutter.

·       Add curry leaves, asafetida, ginger paste, red chili fry it for a minute on a high flame.

·       Add in diced tomatoes, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala.

·       Sauté the tadka. Add a dash of water to avoid burning.

Now check on the Khichadi after 15 minutes. You see the Quinoa and Dal is completely cooked.

Pour the tempering over khichadi and give it a nice mix. Khichadi is ready to serve.

Drizzle some ghee and garnish it with fresh chopped coriander.

I bet you will love this khichadi. It is soulful and satisfies the hunger.

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Moong-Masoor Dal- Low Calorie Dal

Dal is quintessential Indian thali dish. No Indian meal is complete without it. Dal-Rice is the best comfort food. One cannot say No to it. It is a kind of lentil soup. It is rich in protein and easy to digest. I am sharing one of my favorite, simple, Low-calorie Dal recipes.

INGREDIENTS-

¼ cup Masoor Dal [Brown Lentil]

¼ cup Moong Dal [yellow split lentil]

1 tsp oil/ghee

1 tsp cumin

¼ tsp Mustard seeds

¼ tsp asafetida

1 tsp grated ginger

1 Tomato, chopped

¼ tsp turmeric

½ tsp Cumin Powder

½ tsp Coriander Powder

½ tsp red chili powder

Pinch of cinnamon powder

1 tsp Salt

METHOD-

1.    Wash both the lentils and keep it aside.

2.    Heat oil/ghee in a pressure cooker. Add cumin, mustard seeds, and asafetida. Allow it splutter.

3.    Then add grated ginger, chopped tomatoes and all the dry masala’s. Sauté it for a minute.

4.    Time to add the washed lentils to it. Meanwhile, boil 2 cups of water.

5.    Add boiling water to the lentil, lastly, add salt and pressure cook it for 3-4 whistles or until the Dal is cooked.

6.    Once cooked, add some lemon juice [it is completely optional] and serve it with hot steamed brown rice.

7.    Add little ghee over it to enhance the taste.

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Quinoa Idli- Low calorie Indian breakfast

Quinoa Idli [Keen-waah Idli]

This is a Low calorie, healthy, protein-rich and gluten-free recipe.  Idli is a steamed rice-lentil cake. But by adding Quinoa we are giving a healthy twist to the classic recipe. It is a perfect option for breakfast or even for dinner. Some people don’t even dare to try such recipes as they have developed a typical or authentic taste for it. But quinoa idli will not give you an overpowering flavor of the seed. Rather you’ll get a hint of nutty flavor. The texture of this Idli is exactly like rice idli. It is super soft and spongy. And you may relish it. Once you start liking this super grain I am sure it will be one your favorites then! This grain is super versatile we can use it widely for Indian cooking. And also best for those who are diet spree. 

After trying this recipe I am sure you’ll fill your pantry with Quinoa.

For Quinoa Idli

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Urad Dal [Split Black Gram without skin]

1 ½ cup Idli Rava

1 ½ cup Quinoa [I am using white Quinoa]

1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds [Meethidana]

½ inch ginger [optional]

1 tsp salt

METHOD:

1.     Wash Urad Dal, Quinoa and Idli Rava separately.

2.     Soak Urad Dal, Quinoa, Idli rava and Fenugreek seeds with enough water separately for 2-3 hours.

3.     After 3 hours take soaked Dal, Quinoa, Fenugreek seeds and ginger [optional]  in a blender, discard the excess water. And blend it into a smooth paste.

4.     Remove this blended Dal in a bowl and keep it aside.
Grind Quinoa separately into a smooth paste.

5.     Now discard the excess water from soaked Idli Rava.

6.     Add the Idli Rava to the blended Dal and Quinoa paste.

7.     Whisk the batter for 2-3 minutes.

8.     Add salt to it and keep it in airtight container. Allow it ferment for 5-6 hours. [keep it in warm place]

9.     After 6 hours you will see the batter fermented.

10.                       Once fermented mix well and check the salt. Add more if required.

11.                       Meanwhile, heat water in an idli cooker and grease the idli plates using oil.

12.                       Pour in the batter. Just a ladle of batter into each cavity is enough.

13.                       Place the plate in the cooker and steam it on a medium flame for 10-12 minutes.

14.                       Remove and serve it hot with chutney and sambhar.

[To enhance its taste and nutritional level you can add grated carrot, some chopped Curry leaves, and grated broccoli]

Here is a detailed video of Quinoa Idli. Please click the video below-

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Oats-Jowar Chilla (Oats-sorghum Salted Savory Pancake)

Chilla is spiced savory salted pancake. It is a very popular breakfast. It is healthy, nutritious, quick and simple. You can make it with many variations like- Sooji chilla, oats, moong etc. Most popular and tradition chilla is made from besan (Chickpea flour). But to change the taste you can make it with many varieties. I am using Oats flour and Jowar flour (Sorghum Flour). Try this recipe and start your healthy day.

INGREDIENTS-                                       SERVINGS- 6 CHILLA

¼ cup Oats flour

¼ cup Jowar Flour (Sorghum flour)

2 tbsp Besan (Chickpea flour)

½ cup chopped onions

2 Green chilies, chopped

½ cup chopped coriander

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp salt

1 cup Buttermilk

2 tbsp oil/ghee

METHOD-

1.   In a mixing bowl add oats flour, jowar flour, besan and buttermilk. Mix everything and make like Dosa batter. Add little water if required.

2.   Add in chopped onions, chili, coriander, cumin and salt. Mix everything well. Allow this batter to rest for 10 minutes.

3.   Meanwhile, heat a non stick pan or tawa. Sprinkle little oil (only for greasing).

4.   Now pour one ladle of batter and spread it in circular motion like a pancake or dosa.

5.   Drizzle few drops of oil at the edges of chilla.

6.   Allow it to get crispy. Now flip it and cook it from other side as well.

7.   Add little more oil if required.

8.   Make chilla’s out of the entire batter.

9.   Serve it hot with ketchup or Green chutney or Curd.

Variations-

·       You can replace onions with grated Bottle gourd (doodhi/laauki).

·       Instead of oil you can even use ghee.

·       Butter milk is option you can directly add water to make the batter. But add 2 tbsp Curd to enhance the taste.

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Strawberry Yoghurt Smoothie

Smoothie is a thick cold beverage made with pureed fresh fruit and sometimes with dairy products (Milk, yoghurt, curds, ice-cream etc). It is a healthy shake to get your morning started. Smoothies are delicious and super refreshing. You can use any seasonal fruit for this. So let’s get started all you need is a blender and some fresh fruits. I am using strawberry, yoghurt and Chia seeds (Sabza) for this smoothie.

Ingredients:-

3 strawberry, washed and chopped

1 cup low fat yoghurt

1 tbsp chia seeds 

Method:-

1.  In a cup add chia seeds and 3 tbsp water. Stir it and allow

it to swell. Chia seeds require 10 minutes to swell.

2.  In a blender add 2 chopped strawberries and yoghurt. Blend it into a smooth mixture.

3.  Now for serving- in a glass pour swelled chia seeds at the bottom. To this add some chopped strawberries

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4.  Now pour the blended strawberry yoghurt over the chia seeds.

5.  Add some more chopped strawberry on the top. And serve it.

[Note- You can replace yoghurt with skimmed milk or almond milk]

 

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