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Quinoa Pongal

Quinoa Pongal

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Quick And Nutritious Quinoa Pongal

Quick And Nutritious
Quinoa Pongal
For Busy Mornings

30 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
11
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
This quinoa pongal is the healthful version of classic South Indian ven pongal. Using quinoa in place of rice, it's light, full of protein and perfect for a nutritious, no-guilt breakfast. Infused with ghee, ginger, peppercorns and cashews, it’s wholesome, satisfying and balanced. This dish is quick enough and prefect for a rushed weekday morning or even for a relaxed weekend brunch.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cupWhite quinoa
⅓ cupMoong dal (split yellow lentils)
4-5 cupsWater
1 tbspGhee
1 tspCumin seeds
1 tspBlack peppercorns (crushed)
½ tspGinger (grated)
2 sprigsCurry leaves
3 tbspCashews (halved)
1Green chilli (optional, slit)
to tasteSalt