Simple, practical, and full of everyday flavour, Red quinoa is a recipe made with red quinoa, oil, and red onion. The recipe lays out the ingredients and each cooking step clearly, so you can adjust seasoning, texture, and serving size for your own kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup red quinoa (cooked)
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • ½ red onion (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons green peas
  • 2 tablespoons sweet corn
  • 8 mint leaves (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon golden raisins
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

  1. Cook quinoa according to instructions on the package. Set aside.
  2. In a pan heat 1 teaspoon of oil.
  3. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let it splutter.
  4. Add raisins and cook till they swell up.
  5. Now add onions and saute for 1-2 minutes till translucent.
  6. Add the chopped mint leaves, salt, green peas, sweet corn and cook for another minute.
  7. Add in the cooked quinoa and give a good mix.
  8. Let is simmer for 2 minutes and then add garam masala.
  9. Switch off the flame.
  10. Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice and serve immediately.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.