Quinoa Poha

Ingredients

• 2 cups quinoa
• Salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• ¼ teaspoon asafoetida
• 12-15 curry leaves
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• 2 medium onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 2 small potatoes, cut into cubes
• Fresh scarped coconut for garnish
• Coriander sprig for garnish

Method

1. Heat 5 cups water in a non-stick deep bottom pan, cover and let it come to a boil. Add salt and quinoa, mix well and cook till quinoa is done, drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Add asafoetida, green chillies, curry leaves, sauté well.
3. Add onions, chopped and sauté till golden brown. Add turmeric powder, salt, sugar, potato, and sauté for 1 minute. 
4. Add the drained quinoa, mix well and lower the heat, cook for 2-3 minutes. Take it off the heat.
5. Transfer to a bowl, garnish with scraped coconut and coriander sprig.