Curd ( Yogurt) Quinoa Recipe

Name: Curd ( Yogurt) Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Queens Quinoa:1 cup; Water: 2 cup; Peanuts: =1/4 cup; Butter/Ghee: 1 tbsp; Cumin Seeds ( Zeera) : 1/2 tea spoon; Mustard Seeds (Rai) : 1/2 tea spoon; Dry red Chilly: 2; Curry leaves: 3-4; Chana dal( Bengal gram) : 1/2 tea spoon; Dhuli Urad dal (black gram) : 1/2 tea spoon; Ginger finely chopped: 1/2 tea spoon; Curd (thick): 1 cup; Finely chopped Cucumber: 1/2 cup; Coriander leaves: 1 table spoon; Salt to taste. Cooking oil, 1 tea spoon

Servings: persons

Queens Quinoa:1 cup
Water: 2 cup
Peanuts: =1/4 cup
Butter/Ghee: 1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds ( Zeera) : 1/2 tea spoon
Mustard Seeds (Rai) : 1/2 tea spoon
Dry red Chilly: 2
Curry leaves: 3-4
Chana dal( Bengal gram) : 1/2 tea spoon
Dhuli Urad dal (black gram) : 1/2 tea spoon
Ginger finely chopped: 1/2 tea spoon
Curd (thick): 1 cup
Finely chopped Cucumber: 1/2 cup
Coriander leaves: 1 table spoon
Salt to taste. Cooking oil, 1 tea spoon

1
Rinse the quinoa: Measure 1 cup of quinoa and place into a fine-mesh strainer. Toast quinoa in saucepan (optional): . Add 2 cups of water or broth and the salt. Bring quinoa and liquid to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2
Heat oil in a pan
3
Saute peanuts For tadka
4
Add Ghee/ butter
5
Add Cumin Seeds, Mustard seeds,
6
Broken red chillies, curry leaves, mix it properly
7
Add chana dal and urad dal, mix it well
8
Add finely chopped ginger, keep stirring it till the dal becomes golden brown in color
9
Bring it down from the stove, let it cool for a while

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Queens Quinoa:1 cup, Water: 2 cup, Peanuts: =1/4 cup, Butter/Ghee: 1 tbsp, and more.

Yes, Curd ( Yogurt) Quinoa falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curd ( Yogurt) Quinoa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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