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quinoa methi pulao

To make a diabetic friendly meal or weight loss meal, we need something other than white rice. Quinoa is one of the options. If millet rices like samai, varagu or kuthiraivalai is unavailable.

This quinoa methi pulao is very easy to make. It is so good in taste. It is in pakka Indian Style and a very nice substitute for regular rice. You can easily make this one pot recipe.

Quinoa methi pulao tastes good with any raita. You will feel full with this diet lunch recipe. It is a healthy recipe with low carbs and rich protein.

quinoa methi pulao

Quinoa Methi Pulao | Quinoa Indian Recipes | Indian Recipe for Weight Loss | Indian Diabetic Recipes


Prep Time:
Cooking Time:
recipe
Yield:
3 cups
Svg Size:
1 cup
Average Rating:
5 for 5
Calories per Serving:
250 to 300
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Cuisine:
Indian

Ingredients
Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1 cup Chopped Methi (Vendhaya Keerai)
To saute
  • 1 tblspn ghee or oil
  • small cinnamon stick (pattai)
  • 10 shallots chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 small tomato
  • 1 tblspn curd
Masalas
  • 1/4 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp curry masala powder
  • Salt

Quick Procedure
  • Wash and clean Quinoa. Wash and clean the Methi leaves.
  • Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker.Add cinnamon.
  • Add shallots and green chillies. Sauté till the onion starts becoming golden brown.
  • Now add ginger garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell goes off.
  • Add tomatoes and Methi leaves. Sauté for a while.
  • You can add the masalas. Give it a mix.
  • Add curd and mix it.
  • Add quinoa and sauté for two minutes. It enhances the texture.
  • Add 1.5 cups of water and close the cooker.
  • Cook for 2 whistles in medium flame.
  • Open after the steam subsides. Transfer it to a plate and spread it.
  • Serve after 10 minutes.

Stepwise Pictures
Wash and clean Quinoa.

Wash and clean the Methi leaves.

Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker.Add cinnamon.
Add shallots and green chillies. Sauté till the onion starts becoming golden brown.
Now add ginger garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell goes off.

Add tomatoes and Methi leaves. Sauté for a while.

You can add the masalas. Give it a mix.

Add curd and mix it.

Add quinoa and sauté for two minutes. It enhances the texture.

Add 1.5 cups of water and close the cooker.

Cook for 2 whistles in medium flame.

Open after the steam subsides.

Transfer it to a plate and spread it.


Tasty and Healthy Quinoa Methi Pulao is ready to serve now..
quinoa methi pulao

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