Spicy Quinoa Upma Recipe

Step 1: To begin with Spicy Quinoa and Oats Upma Recipe, dry roast the quinoa in a large pan for about 3 to 5 minutes on medium heat

Step 2: Once they get a roasted aroma, set them aside

Step 3: In the same heavy bottomed pan, add a tablespoon of olive oil on medium-low heat,  once the oil is hot, add ginger, cumin seeds, curry leaves and green chilies

Step 4: When the cumin seeds begin to sizzle, add onions and saute it until the onions turn translucent and become soft

Step 5: Add the turmeric powder, tomatoes and peas to the onions and saute it for a couple of minutes

Step 6: Sprinkle salt according to your taste and pour in 2 cups of water to the tomato onion mixture and bring the water to a brisk boil

Step 7: Once the water is boiling, add the roasted quinoa and allow them cook for about 4-6 minutes on medium heat

Step 8: Stir gently on low heat to get rid of any lumps

Step 9: Cover the Quinoa upma with a lid and allow it cook for another 10 minutes until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked

Step 10: After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and garnish the Spicy Quinoa Upma with chopped coriander leaves

Step 11: You can optionally sprinkle some lemon juice and serve warm

Step 12: Serve the Quinoa Upma along with Coconut Chutney, a glass of Green Apple Spinach Juice for a wholesome breakfast