Great Indian-Style Quinoa Salad
by Lavender Stewart
The amazing quinoa health benefits have sent this Incan golden seed soaring into the world's hottest list of superfoods. Quinoa is perfect for vegetarians and vegans because it contains complete protein; it has all of the nine essential amino acids needed by the human body. Moreover, quinoa is packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. And if you are on a celiac diet or allergic to gluten, then it is tailored just right for you because this superfood is also gluten-free. For diabetics, it can even replace the carbohydrate-based grains which can increase your blood sugar levels. Stock up on quinoa in bulk for your pantry and try this delicious crunchy-sweet-sour combination of Indian-style quinoa salad recipe. You can serve this satisfying and healthy treat anytime you want €" eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Quinoa Indian-style Salad
1 cup quinoa
1 cup of water or vegetable stock
Salt
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp butter
cup finely chopped red onion
cup finely chopped cucumber
cup finely chopped tomatoes with seeds removed
cup finely cubed carrots
1 tbsp finely minced cilantro
Lime juice
Green chili (if you want to add a little spicy kick)
2 tbsp mustard seeds
cup of finely chopped apple
cup of nuts (almonds, cashew nuts, walnuts, or roasted peanuts)
1 cup of water or vegetable stock
Salt
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp butter
cup finely chopped red onion
cup finely chopped cucumber
cup finely chopped tomatoes with seeds removed
cup finely cubed carrots
1 tbsp finely minced cilantro
Lime juice
Green chili (if you want to add a little spicy kick)
2 tbsp mustard seeds
cup of finely chopped apple
cup of nuts (almonds, cashew nuts, walnuts, or roasted peanuts)
1. Wash the quinoa thoroughly and soak it in water for up to ten minutes to eliminate the bitter taste from the saponins that cover it.
2. Boil water or vegetable stock, then add the quinoa. Add salt to taste and the butter. When the mixture starts to boil, turn to medium-low heat and simmer for up to fifteen minutes.
3. Saute the chopped vegetables and fruit in little oil in a wok. Don't overcook them.
4. Let the cooked quinoa to cool for a few minutes. Use a fork to fluff and toss it up before you add the cooked vegetables and fruits. When you add the veggie-fruit mix into the quinoa, use a big table spoon and add one at a time; this will ensure that the quinoa will mix evenly and that there will be no clumps.
5. Mix the salad well. Add salt and pepper if desired. Garnish with cilantro and nuts. This salad can be served either warm or cold.
2. Boil water or vegetable stock, then add the quinoa. Add salt to taste and the butter. When the mixture starts to boil, turn to medium-low heat and simmer for up to fifteen minutes.
3. Saute the chopped vegetables and fruit in little oil in a wok. Don't overcook them.
4. Let the cooked quinoa to cool for a few minutes. Use a fork to fluff and toss it up before you add the cooked vegetables and fruits. When you add the veggie-fruit mix into the quinoa, use a big table spoon and add one at a time; this will ensure that the quinoa will mix evenly and that there will be no clumps.
5. Mix the salad well. Add salt and pepper if desired. Garnish with cilantro and nuts. This salad can be served either warm or cold.
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