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Quinoa Upma in an oblong scalloped plate.
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Best Quinoa Upma Recipe - One Pot Meal

Quinoa upma is a delicious one pot meal. Filled with veggies and good for your spices, this dish can be made under 30 minutes. When you are looking for a quick and filling breakfast or lunch, this fits the bill!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: indian quinoa recipe, quinoa upma
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 1 Pot with lid

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa 185g
  • ½ tbsp mustard seeds
  • 1-2 tbsp urad dal
  • ¼ tsp asafetida hing
  • 1 medium green chilli chopped
  • 8-10 sweet neem leaves/curry leaves
  • ¼ onion 50g
  • 1 tbsp ginger blended or finely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cashews and or peanuts
  • ¾ tsp salt taste and adjust
  • ¼ tsp red chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp cumin coriander powder optional
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Add oil to pan on medium and heat. Once heated, add cashews (and/or peanuts) and fry until light brown. Remove and keep aside.
  • Add mustard seeds and let them begin popping. Then add urad dal. Mix and watch until they just begin to brown. Then onions and keep mixing. Add ginger and garlic. Mix well. Add green chillies and curry leaves.
    Quinoa upma ingredients in a pan, sauteeing in oil.
  • Add peas and carrots and mix.
    Peas and carrots added to spices in pan.
  • Add quinoa to pan and mix. Add spices.
    Rinsed quinoa added to pan.
  • Add water to pan. Cover and cook on medium-low for about 10 minutes.
    Covered pot of quinoa upma cooking on stovetop.
  • Then open lid and let cook 3-4 minutes to burn out excess water. If you prefer it a bit moist, then you do not have to do this step.
    Cooked quinoa upma
  • Sprinkle lemon juice over quinoa upma. Give it a mix and serve.
    Quinoa upma, one pot meal ready in a pan with a serving spoon.

Notes

Add chick peas for more protein!

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg