Quinoa Mudajjara

Quinoa Mujaddara

A variation of Mujaddara, a mediterranean dish with a twist. Rice has been substituted with quinoa, which is way healthier than rice due to it's high protein,fibre, iron and calcium.

Ingredients

• Brown Lentils-1/2 cup


• Quinoa-1/4 cup


• Red onion-1 small - finely chopped


• Cumin seeds-1 tsp;


• Cinnamon stick-1 inch


• Coriander powder-1 tsp


• Chilli powder-1 tsp


• Cumin powder-1 tsp


• Coriander leaves-1 strand(optional)


• Sea salt-to taste


• Rice bran oil-1 tbsp

Method

• Soak lentils for 2 hours in hot water and boil the lentils with no/very less salt. Keep it aside


• Boil quinoa separately (2.5 water:1 quinoa - Bring water to boil before adding quinoa to it). Add it to lentils. Mix them together and add bit of sea salt.


• In a sauce pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds & cinnamon stick, and after 5 seconds, add the chopped onions, coriander powder, chilli powder, cumin powder and fry them. If you feel oil is too less for onions, add more oil/add salt and sprinkle water to brown them.


• Once the onions turn brown, add the boiled quinoa and lentils , salt and saute them until you reach the right consistency. ( you will know when it starts to stick to the pan).


• Garnish with coriander leaves

Serves:2 people