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Quinoa Khichdi

Quinoa, lentils are spices make up a bowl of comfort in this Quinoa Khichdi
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Brunch, dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Cup Quinoa
  • 1/2 Cup Yellow moong dal and red masoor dal. 1/4 cup of moong dal and 1/4 cup red masoor dal is ideal but 1/2 cup of either is fine as well.
  • 1 Small Onion Chopped medium or small.
  • 1 Small Tomato Chopped small.
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Minced. If you want to add an extra clove that should be fine.
  • 2 Tsp Ginger paste Fresh minced ginger is fine too.
  • 2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Tblsp Oil
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 2 1/2 Cups Water Use 2 cups for a drier khichdi.
  • Few Pinches Asafoetida
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick

Instructions
 

  • Add the oil, asafoetida, cumin seeds, cloves and cinnamon stick to the instant pot and turn it on to Saute.
  • One the seeds start sputtering a bit, add the onions.
  • Let the onions cook for a few minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the quinoa, dal and tomatoes and give it a few stirs to toast the quinoa and dal.
  • Add the water, turmeric, garlic, ginger paste and salt.
  • Put the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure it is sealed.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Manual 6 minutes.
  • When it is done cooking, quick release. Stir in ghee if desired and serve.
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