Tomato Quinoa Recipe - With A South Indian Twist

Step 1: To begin making the South Indian Style Tomato Quinoa Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep it ready

Step 2: Heat a pressure cooker with ghee over medium heat; add in the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 3: Once the mustard seeds crackle, stir in the garlic ,ginger and onions and saute until the onions soften

Step 4: Once the onions are softened add the curry leaves, tomatoes and saute until the tomatoes become soft and mushy

Step 5: Once the tomatoes become soft and mushy, stir in the cardamom powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and sambar powder

Step 6: Mix well to combine

Step 7: Add 1 cup of quinoa into the pressure cooker and 2 cups of water

Step 8: Pressure cook the Tomato Quinoa for about 4 to 6 whistles and turn off the heat

Step 9: Allow the pressure to release naturally from the Tomato Quinoa

Step 10: Once the pressure has released, stir in chopped coriander leaves

Step 11: Transfer the Tomato Quinoa to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 12: Serve the South Indian Style Tomato Quinoa Recipe along with a Tomato cucumber raitaand Elai Vadam by the side for a lunch or dinner