Monday, December 26, 2011

Instant pot - Lemon Quinoa

Wash, rinse and drain a cup of Quinoa and keep aside.

Press "Saute" button on the Instant pot and add a tbsp of Oil. Add 1/2 tsp of Mustard Seeds, 1/2 tsp of Cumin Seeds and allow them to splutter. Add a tsp of Chana Dal, a tsp of Urad Dal and saute for 30 seconds. Add 3 split Green Chili, 1 1/2 tsp of minced Ginger and saute for another 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup of thinly sliced Onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add a pinch of Turmeric Powder and Hing and mix well. Add 1/3 cup each of grated Carrot and Green Peas and mix again.

Cancel the "Saute" mode and add the drained Quinoa, Salt to taste and 1 1/2 cup of Water. Mix well, put the vent on "Sealing". Press the "manual" mode and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Release the pressure naturally. Fluff the quinoa , close the lid and rest for 15 minutes.  

Once the quinoa cools, add fresh Lemon Juice, Coriander Leaves and toasted peanuts. Serve warm.

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