Quinoa Upma with Mushrooms

Ingredients 

• 1 cup white quinoa, crushed
• 1 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon chopped Ginger
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green chillies
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin Seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard Seeds
• 5 - 6 curry Leaves
• Crushed Black Pepper to taste
• 8 - 10 tablespoons finely sliced shallots
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder / fresh turmeric paste
• 1 cup vegetable Stock
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Salt to taste

For Mushroom Mixture :

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 5 - 6 shallots
• 4 - 5 curry Leaves
• 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
• 1 cup sliced button mushrooms
• 1/4 cup oyster mushroom
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander

For Garnish 

• Toasted appalam as required
• Red ,yellow & green bell pepper juliennes as required
• 1 sprig coriander leaves

Method

1. In pan heat oil; add chopped ginger, chopped shallots, finely chopped green chilli, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds. Further finely chop curry leaves and add.
2. Add the crushed black pepper powder, quinoa, turmeric powder, vegetable stock, coconut milk, salt and let it cook on slow flame.
3. To prepare mushroom mixture chop shallots. Heat oil in a pan; add curry leaves, chopped ginger, sliced button mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, salt, chopped coriander, butter and mix well.
4. Remove the upma on a plate and set it. Add the prepared mushroom mixture on top.
5. Garnish with appalam, bell pepper juliennes, and coriander. Serve hot