🍲 Quinoa Khichdi (Wholesome One-Pot Meal)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup quinoa (rinsed well)
- 1/4 cup moong dal (washed, optional for protein boost)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, spinach, etc.)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ginger (grated)
- 1 green chili (optional)
- 1/4 tsp hing (asafoetida, optional)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp ghee or oil
- 2–2.5 cups water (adjust as per desired consistency)
- Fresh coriander & lemon juice for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker or pan. Add cumin, hing, and sauté ginger & chili.
- Add chopped veggies, sauté for 2 mins.
- Add rinsed quinoa, moong dal, turmeric, and salt.
- Pour in water, mix well.
- Pressure cook for 2 whistles or cook covered until quinoa & dal are soft.
- Garnish with coriander and a squeeze of lemon.
✅ Healthy, light, and easy to digest – perfect for lunch, dinner, or recovery meals.
💡 Add a tadka of garlic or curry leaves for extra flavor.

