Healthy Quinoa Khichdi for Weightloss | Thyroid/PCOS diet recipe to lose weight | Gluten free

This Quinoa Khichdi or Mix Vegetable Lentil Quinoa recipe is one-pot ultimate comfort food prepared with quinoa, moong dal/lentils, veggies, and some basic spices in an Instant Pot pressure cooker or stovetop. Vegan, Gluten-free, and great for weight loss. Quinoa Vegetable Khichdi served in a bowl with a spoon and cilantro on the side Quinoa Khichdi Quinoa is one of the superfoods, rich in protein, dietary fiber, and has many more nutritional values than rice. So I am trying to add quinoa to day-to-day cooking these days. Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator. Nutrition - 1 serving bowl(120g) Calories: 385kcal Carbohydrates: 60g Protein: 18g Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 3g Sodium: 800mg Fiber: 15g Sugar: 3g Calcium: 75mg Iron: 7mg Ingredients Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml 1 tablespoon oil or ghee 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon jeera seeds (cumin) 2 green chillies 1 teaspoon ginger minced 1 medium onion finely chopped 1 medium tomato finely chopped ½ cup carrot diced ½ cup green beans chopped ½ cup green peas 1 cup quinoa rinsed ½ cup moong dal (split yellow moong lentils) rinsed ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon garam masala powder salt adjust to taste 2 cups water juice of half lime 2 tablespoons coriander leaves How to Make Quinoa Khichdi in Instant Pot Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Heat oil (or ghee). Add in the bay leaf and cumin (jeera) seeds. Let cumin seeds splutter. Add the chopped green chilies, ginger, and onions. Saute till onions turn light brown.Then add mixed vegetables, tomato and cook for a minute. Next, add the rinsed moong dal, quinoa, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, water, and salt. Mix well. Also, deglaze the pot, i.e., and make sure there is no food particle sticking to the pot to avoid burn alerts. Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and set the cooking time to 5 minutes. When the instant pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure before removing the lid. Lastly, Open the lid, squeeze some lime juice, add coriander leaves and mix the khichdi well. Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method Follow the steps as Instant pot instructions. Give 1 whistle on medium flame and let the pressure release naturally. All the other steps remain the same. Pressure Cooker Quinoa Khichdi is ready to serve. Storage Suggestions Refrigerator: Quinoa Khichri tastes best when served fresh and piping hot. But if you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Why is quinoa khichdi healthy? Khichdi is made using quinoa, lentils, and vegetables, which are high in protein, and a good source of vitamins and minerals. It is also high in fiber, has fewer calories and carbohydrates than white rice, and aids in weight loss. How to make quinoa khichdi for toddlers/kids? 1. Skip the whole spices and green chilies. 2. Hide in veggies. Mash it well with a potato masher until soft. You may also grind/blend if you prefer. 3. Drizzle extra ghee while serving. 4. This quinoa khichdi is ideal for babies older than 10 months after introducing quinoa and moong dal separately. #quinoa #quinoabowl #quinoalover #quinoakhichdi #vegan #veganrecipes #veganfood #healthydinnersforweightloss #healthyfood #weightloss #healthydinnerrecipe #healthydinnerideas #pcosfood #thyroidfood #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes