How long does Quinoa Kichadi take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Quinoa Kichadi serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Quinoa Kichadi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Quinoa Kichadi spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Quinoa Kichadi?

½ cup Quinoa, ½ cup Moong Dal, 2 Green Cardamom, 3 Cloves, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Quinoa Kichadi?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Quinoa Kichadi?

About 334 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Quinoa Kichadi

Name: Quinoa Kichadi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ½ cup Quinoa; ½ cup Moong Dal; 3 tbsp Ghee; 2 Green Cardamom; 3 Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split); ½ tsp Chana Dal; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 Tomato; 1 Onion; 10 Beans, Diced; 2 Carrot, Diced; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 3 cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 1 tbsp Mint Leaves

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as quinoa khichdi, quinoa khichadi · Veg · Dal, One-pot meals

Dal One-pot meals Gluten-free

Quinoa kichadi of soaked quinoa and moong dal pressure-cooked with vegetables and whole spices. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes plus soaking, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Ingredients

21 items

4 people

Quinoa½ cup
Moong Dal½ cup
Ghee3 tbsp
Green Cardamom2
Cloves3
Cinnamon1 inch
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Chana Dal½ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Slit2
Tomato1
Onion1
Beans, Diced10
Carrot, Diced2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt2 tsp
Water3 cup
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp
Mint Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	334kcal	1336kcal
Protein	12g	46g
Carbohydrate	42g	167g
Fat	14g	56g
Fibre	9.5g	38g
Sugar	3.7g	15g

Cookd masalas for quinoa

Idly - Dosa Sambar Masala
from ₹35
Idly - Dosa Sambar Masalafrom ₹35

Method

1
Let the quinoa and moong dal soak for 30 minutes.
QuinoaMoong Dal
2
In a pressure cooker add ghee whole garam masalas, and mustard seeds, once it splutters add urad and channa dal. Add curry leaves, green chilli, tomatoes and onions after the lentils turn golden brown, saute until the tomato turns.
GheeGreen CardamomClovesCinnamonMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Chana DalCurry leavesGreen ChilliTomatoOnionBeansCarrot
3
Drain the quinoa and moong dal add it to the cooker and toast for 30 seconds then add ginger garlic paste and turmeric powder.
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderSalt
4
Give it a good mix and pour water, once it boils add the lid and cook for 3 whistles or 10 minutes on a moderate flame. Let it rest for 10 minutes and finish with some coriander and mint leaves.
WaterSaltCoriander LeavesMint Leaves

Before you start

How long does Quinoa Kichadi take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Quinoa Kichadi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Quinoa Kichadi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Quinoa Kichadi spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Quinoa Kichadi?: ½ cup Quinoa, ½ cup Moong Dal, 2 Green Cardamom, 3 Cloves, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Quinoa Kichadi?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Quinoa Kichadi?: About 334 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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