Quinoa is well known for its health benefits. Protein and Fiber rich quinoa helps in weight management. 

Black  urad daal  improves digestion and gut health, boosts energy and stamina, strengthens bones, and supports heart health by regulating blood pressure and cholesterol.

Today I tried quinoa with black urad daal

Pongal is one of the popular cuisine from Tamilnadu. Let us see how to make this simple dish.

Preparation time approx:30 minutes.

We can change  the proportion of quinoa and urad daal according to our tastes.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup quinoa

1/2 cup whole black urad daal.

1 tsp grated ginger

1 green chilli

1 tbsp whole pepper.

1 tsp jeera.

2 tbsp ghee

1/ 2 tsp asafoetida.

Salt to taste.

Few chopped curry leaves

Method.

Wash the quinoa and urad daal together.

In a pressure cooker add ghee. When it is hot add jeera and pepper corns.

Now add 1 green chilli , curry leaves and asafoetida.  Saute well.

Add 4 cups of water. Now add salt.

Let the water boil. Now add the washed quinoa and urad daal. . Let the mixture boil. Mix it it well. Close it and pressure cook for 7 to 8 whistles. 

When the pressure is reduced add curry leaves.  Servehot with sambar or . chutney