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    Home » Soups » South Indian Style Quinoa Stew with Veggies

    South Indian Style Quinoa Stew with Veggies

    Posted on May 27, 2015 · Last Updated on December 7, 2021 · By Srividhya G · 21 Comments

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    This week DFT theme is “Oil-free Cooking”.  I was planning to prepare some salad first but then I went back to my     favorite soup. I agree I am obsessed with this little grain quinoa. :-) A small grain loaded with protein and fiber. One thing I need to admit is that it took me some time to get adjusted to quinoa taste. It’s purely acquired. I started with this quinoa black bean salad. And then slowly started to mix it rice. I mix 1.5 cups rice with ½ cup of quinoa and cook them as usual in pressure cooker. Then I started adding them in bisi bele baath and other variety rices.

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    This South Indian Style Quinoa stew with veggies is another attempt to try quinoa in a different way. This is a make ahead meal and I usually make soups in bulk and have them for lunch for at least  3 to 4 days. A great filling and balanced meal. You can use the veggies that you have in hand. This is perfect for kids too. You can add whole grain pastas along with quinoa and make it to pasta and quinoa soup.

     

    Ingredients:

    • Quinoa – ½ cup
    • Corn – ¼ cup
    • Tomatoes – 4 (Finely chopped)
    • Spinach – ¼ cup
    • Half of medium onion (Finely Chopped)
    • Cauliflower florets – ½ cup
    • Cumin powder – 1 tsp
    • Black salt – ½ tsp
    • Regular salt – ½ tsp
    • Sambhar Powder – 1 tbsp (adjust it according to your taste) / You can also use regular curry powder or mix dhaniya powder and garam masala.
    • Vegetable Broth – 1 can (32 oz)

    Steps:

    • Wash the quinoa and soak it in water for half an hour.
    • Heat the pan and add the finely chopped onions.
    • After couple of minutes add the chopped tomatoes and regular salt.
    • Let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes and then add the corn, cauliflower florets.
    • Mix them well and add cumin powder, black salt and sambhar powder.
    • Now add the entire can of vegetable broth and then add the soaked quinoa.
    • Let the stew simmer until the quinoa is perfectly done.
    • Just before turning the heat off add the chopped spinach.

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    That’s it yummy quinoa is ready :-) Serve hot with bread or crackers.

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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist or dietitian. My knowledge and information is based on my research and reading from different resources. Please consult your doctor or dietitian before making any changes to your diet.

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    Filed Under: Quinoa, Soups Tagged With: Diabetic Friendly recipes, Healthy, no oil, oil free, quinoa stew, south indian style quinoa stew with veggies, weight loss

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    Comments

    1. Anu Nagaraja says

      June 12, 2015 at 4:18 am

      what an awesome idea using quinoa for the stew and sambhar powder! such a fulfilling south Indian way to have quinoa. very nice Vidhya. I must try.

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        June 12, 2015 at 10:51 am

        Thanks Anu

        Reply
    2. Amithab says

      June 11, 2015 at 3:29 am

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      • Vidhya@VVK says

        June 11, 2015 at 7:31 am

        Thanks and welcome here.

        Reply
    3. Padma says

      May 30, 2015 at 4:46 am

      Very healthy and nutritious dear!!

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        May 31, 2015 at 5:48 pm

        Thanks Padma

        Reply
    4. Divine Spice Box says

      May 29, 2015 at 10:43 am

      Such a fab soup dish. Even my first thought was BBB when i saw this recipe. Yummy. Anything with Quinoa is golden for me and now this dish … awesome !

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        May 31, 2015 at 5:49 pm

        Thanks Prachi.

        Reply
    5. Chitra Jagadish says

      May 29, 2015 at 4:08 am

      Looks Delicious and lovely combo…

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      • Vidhya@VVK says

        May 29, 2015 at 9:26 am

        Thanks Chitra

        Reply
    6. Traditionally Modern Food says

      May 29, 2015 at 3:42 am

      Healthy soup.. Love the addition of quinoa for the soup

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        May 29, 2015 at 9:27 am

        Thanks Vids :-)

        Reply
    7. Suchitra says

      May 28, 2015 at 9:06 am

      You have the best ideas for using quinoa! You are a lady after my own heart! Love this wholesome healthy quinoa stew! Goes into my “to try” list!!

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        May 28, 2015 at 1:30 pm

        Awwwww :-) Thanks for your lovely comment. Thanks let me know how it turned out :-)

        Reply
    8. chcooks says

      May 28, 2015 at 1:17 am

      I have never tasted Quinoa before and it seems too costly in the super markets here :( This soup seems to be such a filling dish :)

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        May 28, 2015 at 1:29 pm

        CH.. its costly here too. :-( Two pounds is close to 15 dollars. I include only twice or thrice in a week. I do use quinoa flour that is comparatively cheaper..

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    9. Swati says

      May 27, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      A must try recipe. Awesome

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        May 28, 2015 at 1:27 pm

        Thanks Swati

        Reply
    10. simplyvegetarian777 says

      May 27, 2015 at 6:23 pm

      Love that soup! A must try on my list! Simply love anything with sambhar powder. Is it close to bissibilebhaath?

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      • Vidhya@VVK says

        May 28, 2015 at 1:27 pm

        Thanks Sonal. I won’t say its close to BBB. Becoz for BBB we add vaangibath podi and also hint of cinnamon will be there. Here I skipped those two.

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    11. simplyvegetarian777 says

      May 27, 2015 at 6:22 pm

      Love

      Reply

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