Quinoa Uppama
This is a savoury dish served with semolina in India. It is absolutely delicious but semolina is wheat which is an inflammatory grain. Therefore I have recreated it with quinoa. This dish can be served as a breakfast or as a stand alone meal with a salad for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked or Sprouted Quinoa
1 tbs coconut oil
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp dried red chilliflakes
10 curry leaves
1 red onion, finely diced
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 carrot finely diced
1/4 cup fresh peas
1/4 cup finely sliced kale
1/2 tsp sea salt to taste
1 tbs coriander leaves
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup cashew nuts
Method
Heat a fry pan. Add oil and melt. Add cumin and mustard seeds until they pop, add the onion, garlic, chilli and curry leaves until soft. Add the garam masala, sea salt and vegetables.
Toss through the cashews. Remove from heat and add the coriander leaves. Serve in bowls.
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