Quinoa
Masala Khichdi
: A Comforting One-Pot Indian Meal

Name: Quinoa ~Masala Khichdi~: A Comforting One-Pot Indian Meal
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa; ½ cup Yellow moong dal; 3½ cups Water; 1 tablespoon Ghee; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds; 1 medium Onion; 1 teaspoon Ginger; 1 Green chilli; 1 medium Tomato; ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder; ½ teaspoon Red chilli powder; 1 teaspoon Coriander powder; ½ teaspoon Garam masala; to taste Salt; 1 cup Mixed vegetables; 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves

40 mins

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Quinoa Masala Khichdi is a one-pot dish where protein-rich quinoa and soft-cooked moong dal absorb a slow-built onion-tomato masala. The gentle spice balance, pressure-cooked texture, and measured water ratio create a khichdi that feels hearty without heaviness. It’s ideal for days when comfort, nutrition, and simplicity need to sit in the same bowl.

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1 cupQuinoa

½ cupYellow moong dal

3½ cupsWater

1 tablespoonGhee

1 teaspoonCumin seeds

1 mediumOnion

1 teaspoonGinger

1Green chilli

1 mediumTomato

½ teaspoonTurmeric powder

½ teaspoonRed chilli powder

1 teaspoonCoriander powder

½ teaspoonGaram masala

to tasteSalt

1 cupMixed vegetables

2 tablespoonsFresh coriander leaves

Masala Khichdi

Quinoa Masala Khichdi: A Comforting One-Pot Indian Meal

Ingredients

Quinoa
Masala Khichdi
: A Comforting One-Pot Indian Meal