This one-bowl vegetable Quinoa khichdi is one of the best Indian quinoa recipes. It is also called masala quinoa khichdi. One-pot meals are a staple in my home. It is easier to make and there is no pile of dishes to clean after. Being an Indian, khichdi was a comfort food growing up. It is was the best food to eat when we fell sick or when my mother wanted to fix us a quick but wholesome meal. It is also a great choice for my girls as it is easy to eat and is packed with veggies. You can either mash the veggies or let them be as is while feeding little kids. I have previously shared two khichdi recipes made with rice – The basic moong dal Khichdi and Lentil Vegetable Masala Khichdi. So this time, I am varying the recipe by using quinoa in place of rice to make the khichdi even more protein-rich. This protein-packed quinoa khichdi is a great side to the bean salad, making the meal even more nourishing.
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Why you will love this Quinoa Khichdi
A one-pot comfort meal ready in 30 minutes Healthy and wholesome Vegetarian, gluten and nut-free Packed with the nutrition of all healthy ingredients
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients I have used in this quinoa khichdi recipe.
Quinoa: Also known as superfood, quinoa has a high protein and fiber content and good source of antioxidants. It is also gluten-free. Moong Dal: It is rich in nutrients, and also very light and easy to digest. You can use other split lentils such as split green lentils or toor dal in this recipe too. Aromatics & Spices: I have used very basic spices – ginger, cumin, turmeric powder, red chilli powder (optional).
Veggies: I have used the popular veggies like onion, carrots, green beans and green peas. You can use other veggies that you might have on hand as well. Ghee/oil: I highly recommend using ghee in this khichdi. You can make ghee in your instant pot using the recipe here. For a vegan version, skip the ghee and use your favorite plant based oil.
How to make?
The method to make this khichdi is very similar to my Masala Khichdi recipe made with rice. Rinse the dal and quinoa in a colander. You can also soak them for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. Heat ghee/oil in the instant pot and add cumin seeds, let them splutter. Then add asafoetida along with chopped onions and grated ginger. Cook them well till the onions turn translucent. Add the chopped veggies and spices. Then add the lentils, quinoa and water and mix them well with the veggies Close the lid and set the instant pot to pressure cook. Once the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then open the lid. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and add a dollop of ghee before serving it. I also like to add a little lime juice for some tanginess in this khichdi.
Stovetop version
Follow the same steps as above to prep the khichdi. Then pressure cook for about 3 whistles and let the pressure naturally.
How to serve?
Enjoy Khichdi with mango pickle and yogurt on the side. Papad and buttermilk (masala chaas) also pair well along with khichdi. Khichdi tastes best when it is warm.
Common Questions
More quinoa recipes:
If you like this khichdi, try some more quinoa recipes:
Quinoa dosa Quinoa buddha bowl Quinoa pilaf Quinoa Chili
