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How to Cook Quinoa to Replace Rice?

Learn to make fluffy and flavourful quinoa that goes well with your curries and daals.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (or 180 grams) quinoa (tricolor or white)
  • 2 cups (or 450 ml) water
  • ¼ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 chopped green chili
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Put the quinoa into a colander and wash it thoroughly under running water.
  2. Add the water and the rest of the ingredients into a big pot. Bring it to a boil.
  3. Add the washed quinoa and mix. Lower the heat and put a lid on. Let cook for 20 minutes.
  4. After 20 minutes, open the lid and fluff the quinoa using a fork. Serve with any curry or daal of your choice.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and into the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
  • Using vegetable or chicken stock instead of water will enhance the flavors even more.
  • Quinoa could also be added into salads to make it more filling.