Quinoa with Yogurt, Veggies, Tofu

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Quinoa has now become a regular food for us. I prepare this at least once a week. My hubby had some team party and I had to prepare lunch just for me. It is a difficult task isn’t it? cooking only for our self ahh, I don’t like this but yet have to… Today I prepared it in a little different way than the usual way I prepare it. I actually don’t know what to call this recipe 😛

Some health benefits of Quinoa:

• It is Gluten free.
• Highly rich in protein.
• High in Fiber.
• Rich in Iron, riboflavin, magnesium.

Here is the recipe, let me know what you think friends…

Ingredients:

Quinoa : 1 cup( I had mixed red and white, we can use either of them)

Mixed Veggies : 1/4 cup (carrot, peas,beans,corn I used the frozen one)

Tofu : 10 to 12 cubes(firm)

Yogurt: 1/2 cup

Onion: 1/4 of a large

Oil : 2 teaspoons

Cumin Seeds : 1/2 teaspoon

Fennel Seeds : 1/2 teaspoon

Ginger Garlic Paste : 1 teaspoon

Salt : 1 teaspoon

Pepper powder : 1 teaspoon

Method:

1. Soak Quinao for 1/2 to 1 hr.
2. Place Tofu cubes in a tissue paper and cover on top also with another tissue paper, so that water in it is absorbed.
3. Cook Quinoa with 2 cups if water for 1 portion.
4. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan and saute Tofu until golden color. Keep it aside.
5. Heat another teaspoon of oil, add cumin, fennel seeds. When they change color add onions and ginger garlic paste. Let it turn translucent.
6. Add mixed veggies.Cook for 5 to 6 mins.
7. Add 1/2 teaspoon Salt and pepper. Optionally we can add garam masala powder. Cook for 3 to 4 mins. Stop and cool.
8. Mix quinoa, stir fried veggies, cilantro leaves and yogurt. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to this mix.

Now it is ready 🙂