Super Food Quinoa in Breakfast

Super food Quinoa 
Many people in this fast pace era are finding  healthy options to start their day, those who are looking for a new, energizing delicious superfood here is the solution.

Introducing------- Super food Quinoa

Quinoa is a very rich source of minerals, proteins and fibre and zero cholesterol. Often referred to as the supergrainfood, quinoa (KEEN-wah) is high in fiber and high-quality protein. Superfoods offer maximum nutritional benefits for minimal calories that helps you stay healthy & fit.

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is one of the world's most popular health foods.

Soul Flavours  Quinoa is gluten-free and high in protein, and one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids. It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and various other beneficial antioxidants. 

Here are 11 health benefits of Soul Flavours Quinoa:

1. Highly nutritious

2. Contains the plant compounds, Quercetin and Kaempferol, which are effective plant antioxidants with numerous health benefits

3. Very high in Fiber—much higher than most grains

4. Gluten-free and perfect for people with Gluten Intolerance

5. Very high in protein, with all the essential Amino Acids

6. Has a low Glycemic Index, which is good for blood sugar control

7. High in important minerals, such as Iron and Magnesium

8. Has beneficial effects on metabolic health

9. Very high in Antioxidants

10. May help you lose excess weight

11. Easy to incorporate into your diet

Cooking Recipe for pulao

INGREDIENTS 

(1 CUP = 250 ML)

1 cup – Soul Flavours Quinoa

1 cup – onion [pyaaj] chopped

1 cup – corn [makka]

1 cup – carrot [gaajar] chopped

1 cup – mushroom chopped

1 cup – bell pepper [Shimla mirch] chopped

1 tbsp – ginger-garlic [adrak-lehsun] grated 

3 tbsp – oil

½ tsp – turmeric [haldi] powder

1 tbsp – chilli [mirch] powder 

1 tsp – garam masala

1 and ½ cup – water

1tbsp – lemon [nimbu] juice

Salt as required

Coriander [dhania patta] for garnishing

 

Cooking Instructions 

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Now add grated ginger-garlic and sauté for few seconds. Now add onion, sauté it for a minute.

Rinse Soul Flavours Quinoa thoroughly. Add 1/2 cup quinoa seeds in 1 cup of water with a pinch of salt. Place over a medium heat and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender and the liquid is absorbed. 

2. Add carrot, corn, bell pepper, and mushroom. Season vegetables with salt and sauté for a minute.

3. Now add turmeric powder, chilli powder, and garam masala. Let it cook for a minute.

4. Wash the quinoa properly and add it into the sautéed vegetable mixture. Cook for a minute and add water. Cover the pan with a lid. Let it cook for about 10 minutes over medium to high heat. Stir occasionally.

5. Add lemon juice and coriander. Enjoy Quinoa Pulao with raita in Breakfast.