Lemony Vegetable Quinoa

Name: Lemony Vegetable Quinoa
Ingredients: 2 cups quinoa ( dry); 2 tablespoons oil divided; 1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon curry leaves ( chopped in ribbons) - leave it out if hard to find; 1-2 serrano chillies each slit into 4; 1-2 lemon juiced ( add juice a tablespoon at a time); 1 green pepper diced; 1 fresh or frozen mixed vegetables ( peas, carrots, green beans); 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger or ginger paste ( optional but highly recommended); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon coriander leaves or parsley to garnish ( optional)

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 cups quinoa ( dry)
2 tablespoons oil divided
1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon curry leaves ( chopped in ribbons) - leave it out if hard to find
1-2 serrano chillies each slit into 4
1-2 lemon juiced ( add juice a tablespoon at a time)
1 green pepper diced
1 fresh or frozen mixed vegetables ( peas, carrots, green beans)
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger or ginger paste ( optional but highly recommended)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon coriander leaves or parsley to garnish ( optional)

Directions

1

Start with the tadka ( tempering ) : Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick pan on medium high and add mustard seeds and cover . Once the mustard seeds have spluttered , reduce the heat to medium and add the cumin seeds. Once they have crackled , add the green chillies and curry leaves and stir.
2

Add the ginger and stir until cooked. Then add the mixed vegetables and turmeric and stir well.
3

Add another tablespoon of oil and cook the vegetables till almost tender. You can check by trying to cut it with the spoon
4

Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Then add the quinoa. Cover and cook till it is done, stirring in between
5

Add water according to cooking instructions of the quinoa you are using.
6

turn off the heat when the quinoa is almost done and leave it covered for 10-15 minutes. Fluff and serve.