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Quinoa Vegetable Khichdi

Healthy Indian-style quinoa khichdi with lentils and vegetables — protein-rich, easy to cook one-pot meal for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup quinoa (rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split, rinsed)
  • 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas), chopped you may use carrot + beans + peas or any veggies of choice
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (optional, mild) adjust as per taste
  • salt to taste salt
  • 3 cups water
  • fresh coriander leaves (for garnish) chopped

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa and moong dal thoroughly under running water. Drain and keep aside.
  2. Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pot. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Let cumin splutter.
  3. Add chopped onion and grated ginger. Sauté until onion becomes light brown.
  4. Add the chopped mixed vegetables. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Now add rinsed quinoa, moong dal, turmeric powder, red chilli powder (if using), salt and water. Mix well.
  6. Close the lid and cook on medium heat until 2 whistles (if using stove-top pressure cooker) or simmer covered for about 15–20 minutes until dal and quinoa soften (if using pot).
  7. Once pressure releases, open the lid. Stir gently. If the mixture is too dry, add a little hot water and adjust consistency.
  8. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with yogurt or pickle if desired.

Notes

You can customize this khichdi by adding vegetables of your choice (like zucchini, bell peppers or peas). For babies or toddlers, mash the khichdi slightly and skip chilli. Leftovers store well in fridge for 2–3 days; reheat with little water.