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Lime/Lemon Quinoa

Quinoa with onions, green chili, ginger, and a few spices make this delightful dish!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author Nandini

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • ½ onion (chopped)
  • 1 green chili (chopped)
  • ½ inch ginger (chopped)
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 Lime (juice)
  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil
  • ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • Cilantro (for garnish)
  • 2-3 tbsps Peanuts (optional) (crushed)

For seasoning

  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp white split urad dal
  • 4-5 Curry leaves (chopped)

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a pan. When the oil is hot, add the seasoning ingredients.
  • Stir and immediately add the chopped onion, green chili, and ginger.
  • Fry till the onions turn translucent.
  • Add the turmeric powder and stir.
  • Next, add in the cooked quinoa and salt.
  • Mix everything well and add the juice of 1 lime.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro and crushed peanuts.