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Indian quinoa salad
Indian Quinoa salad-a pack of flavors and with layers of taste. The lemon juice, fresh cilantro, and the chili peppers make all the difference that you crave for more.
Course
Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine
American, Indian
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
servings
Calories
349
kcal
Author
Sujatha Muralidhar
Ingredients
1
cup
quinoa
2
cups
water
½
cup
tomato
chopped
1
cup
cucumber
chopped
½
cup
carrot
chopped
½
cup
radish
chopped
1
green chili pepper
green chili
2
tablespoon
lemon juice
½
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
Rinse quinoa until water is seen clear.
Over medium heat, in a saucepan add water. Allow it to boil.
When it is rolling boil, add quinoa and close the lid.
Turn to low heat, and cook for 18-20 minutes. Do stir in between.
Then remove it from the heat, and allow it to cool down to room temperature.
In a mixing bowl, add cooked quinoa, tomato, cucumber, carrot, radish, green chili pepper, lemon juice, and salt.
Combine all the ingredients together and serve immediately.
Notes
Add chicken, paneer, tofu, or chickpea to make the salad a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories:
349
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
63
g
|
Protein:
13
g
|
Fat:
5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
635
mg
|
Potassium:
827
mg
|
Fiber:
8
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
5704
IU
|
Vitamin C:
19
mg
|
Calcium:
75
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg