Healthy Indian-Style Quinoa Porridge
A simple, nutritious quinoa porridge with milk, nuts and dried fruit — a wholesome vegetarian breakfast that’s gluten-free and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly under running water to remove any bitterness. Drain well.
- In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, water and milk. Add ground cinnamon if using.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and simmer for about 12–15 minutes until quinoa is soft and the porridge becomes creamy.
- Stir in the sweetener (honey/jaggery/maple syrup) and mix well.
- Divide into bowls. Top with chopped nuts and dried fruit before serving. Optionally, add a splash more milk if you like a thinner consistency.
Notes
You can prepare a larger batch of cooked quinoa in advance and refrigerate. Warm it with milk in the morning for quick porridge. Use any nuts or dried fruit you like for variation. For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and jaggery or maple syrup instead of honey.
Abhinav is the Founder of Diet Dekho, helping people manage weight and lifestyle health through simple, practical nutrition and personalized diet plans.