Quinoa Pidi Kozhukattai | Quinoa Uppu Kozhukattai Recipe | Savoury Quinoa Dumplings | Gluten Free and Vegan Tiffin Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

I have been receiving requests to share recipes using grains like quinoa, couscous etc., from many of you. Today I am sharing a simple but a tasty traditional tiffin recipe that I cooked recently using quinoa  (' key-nua'). 

 I served the Quinoa Pidi Kozhakattai along with Onion Chutney and Brinjal and Ridge gourd sambar. Healthy ,  yummy Gluten Free and Vegan breakfast !

Quinoa Pidi Kozhukattai | Quinoa Uppu Kozhukattai Recipe :

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 40  minutes

Serves : 4

1 cup = 250 ml cup 

Ingredients :

1 cup  Quinoa 

3 cups water

salt to taste

For the tempering :

1 teaspoon bengal gram/channa dal

1 teaspoon urad dal/split and husked black gram

3-4 dry red chillies ( I used Salem red chillies)

1 sprig curry leaves

2 teaspoons  oil

Method:

1.Wash quinoa well and set it aside. 

2.Heat a pan with oil.

3.Temper with ingredients given for the same.

4.Add water, salt and the washed and drained Bagrry’s  quinoa.

5.Let the it cook for 15-20 minutes or till the time all the water is drained. 

6.Allow it to cool for just 5 minutes.

7.Make small to medium size dumplings using your hands.

8.Steam the dumplings for 10 minutes and switch off.

Delicious  Quinoa Uppu Kozhukattai is ready to be enjoyed !

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom