Description
Quinoa Curd Rice is a nutritious and refreshing South Indian-inspired dish combining protein-rich quinoa with creamy curd and fresh cucumber. Enhanced by a tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal, asafoetida, curry leaves, ginger, and green chili, this flavorful meal is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can be enjoyed any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- ½ cup Cucumber (chopped finely)
- ½ cup Milk
- 3 tbsp Curd / Yogurt
- Salt to taste
Tempering Ingredients
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds / Kaduku
- 1 tsp Urad Dal / Ulundu paruppu
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
- 1 tbsp Ginger (grated)
- 1 Green Chilli (chopped finely)
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under running water. In a saucepan, add quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered until the quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Once the quinoa is cooked, let it cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, finely chopped cucumber, curd (yogurt), milk, and salt. Mix all the ingredients well to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Prepare Tempering: Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle. Then add urad dal, asafoetida, curry leaves, grated ginger, and chopped green chili. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the dal is golden and aromatic.
- Combine Tempering with Quinoa: Pour the hot tempering mixture over the quinoa and curd mixture. Mix everything evenly to distribute the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the quinoa curd rice fresh as a light meal or side dish. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh curd/yogurt for the best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute milk with a non-dairy option if preferred.
- Adjust green chili quantity according to your spice preference.
- Rinsing quinoa well removes its natural bitterness.
- Serve with pickle or papad for an authentic meal experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: South Indian
Keywords: Quinoa Curd Rice, Indian rice recipe, Healthy quinoa recipes, Vegetarian, South Indian dinner, Yogurt rice alternative
