Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Quinoa Salad

A hearty meal filled with loads of proteins and veggies...:)

Ingredients

1. Quinoa - 1 cup
2. Garlic  -  2 cloves
3. Cumin  seeds -  1/2 tsp
4. Capsicum - 1
5. Carrot - 1
6. Onion - 1/2
7. Red Chili flakes - acc to taste
8. Mint leaves - few springs
9. Salt - to taste
10. Almond slices - few ( optional)
11. Olive oil - 2 tsp


Method

Cook the Quinoa in stove top or in pressure cooker. The ratio for water is 1:2 (1 cup Quinoa and 2 cups water). After it is cooked fluff it with a fork and keep it aside. In another pan , pour 2 tsp of olive oil. Add the cumin seeds after it crackles add the garlic and onion in order and saute for a min or so. Then add the capsicum, carrots and salt and saute it , till it is half done. Then add the cooked Quinoa and red chili flakes and mix nicely. Do a taste test and adjust the seasoning according to taste. Finally add the mint leaves, give a final mix and remove from firm. Before serving add the sliced almond slices and serve.

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