Quinoa Poriyal
A familiar comfort recipe with sautéed vegetables, turned into a complete meal with low-GI quinoa
Ingredients
- 70 g Quinoa (washed)
- 700 ml Water
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 10 g Curry Leaves (washed)
- 0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 6 cloves Garlic (peeled)
- 1 piece Green Chilli (stem removed)
- 1 piece Onion (quartered)
- 80 g Carrot (peeled and cut)
- 20 g French Beans (washed)
- 50 g Frozen Peas (washed)
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Roasted Salted Peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the Quinoa Base
Add washed quinoa, water, and salt to The Upliance jar. The device will cook the quinoa at low heat for 15 minutes. Once done, strain the quinoa and set it aside.
Prepare the Tempering
Add coconut oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, garlic, green chilli, and onion to The Upliance jar. The device will chop the aromatics and sauté them at medium heat for about 4 minutes.
Cook the Vegetables
Add carrots, french beans, frozen peas, turmeric, and a splash of water to the jar. The device will chop the vegetables and cook them at low heat for 10 minutes until tender.
Finish the Poriyal
Add the cooked quinoa and lemon juice back into the jar. The device will mix everything gently. Garnish with roasted salted peanuts. The dish is ready.
Why this recipe works better with The Upliance
Automatic Stirring
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Precise Temperature
Maintain exact 120°C for perfect sautéing without burning.
Calorie-Aware Scale
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Nutritional Information
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