First of all very sorry guys I have been in one long and few short vacation trips because of which I could not focus much on blog all these days, I am hoping this does not continue in upcoming days and will post interesting and easy recipes as usual every alternate day. So lets get today’s recipe!
Tomato quinoa upma is one such healthy and delicious preparation that requires very less time for its making and also demands those basic ingredients from kitchen still resulting in a unique flavored dish. Tomato quinoa upma can be served as breakfast for any age group due to its health benefits. I usually prepare quinoa in many varieties and make it flavorful for easy consumption as the grain itself has no taste. This upma is mildly spicy, slightly tangy as tomato being dominant factor and little nutty and crunchy due to quinoa. If you are looking for any unique flavored dish filled with taste and health and something to fit in your diet routine this recipe should get along the list. So lets get to the making!
How to make tomato quinoa upma with step by step images
Wash and soak quinoa for 10 minutes. (I used 1½ cup water to soak quinoa)
Slice onions thin, chop tomato finely and make a slit in green chilli.
Now heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, after it splutters add urad dal and channa dal, when it turns golden brown add curry leaves, sliced onion and green chilli. Saute well.
Now add tomato and saute it well till it becomes soft an cooked. When the tomatoes look sauteed add turmeric powder, sambar powder and salt. Mix well until raw flavors of masala goes.
When the raw smell has gone and when tomatoes look cooked add soaked quinoa and along with water.(I used 1½ cup water to cook quinoa)
Mix everything really well and check for salt. When the mixture starts to boil cover it with a lid and cook in medium flame. This should take about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes when the quinoa looks cooked (when white tail has appeared) and no sign of water, put off the flame and serve it hot!