How to cook Quinoa

Quinoa - A complete protein packed with high nutritional values. Name any of the nine essential amino acids; quinoa has it all.
A much healthier alternative to the regular rice and wheat, it has double it's protein content along with substantial amount of calcium, magnesium and vitamins.

Presence of omega-3 fatty acids further ascertain quinoa to be placed among one of the top-sought after heart healthy foods.
For the weight conscious ones, it's high fibre content makes it a slow digesting food, thereby keeping the hunger pangs at bay.

Pronounced as 'keen-wah',  this South American native is quite easy to cook. Three varieties - white, red and black and all cooked in the same process.
Prepare it as one cooks plain simple rice. Soak, boil and fluff. Voila, it's cooked !!



Once cooked the grains become almost double in size and softer, yet retain a slight crunch. Owing to its neutral flavor, quinoa can be used for various different recipes including quinoa upma, quinoa salad, quinoa pulao and quinoa burger.

How to Cook Quinoa:

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Cup Quinoa
• 2 Cups Water
• Salt, a pinch (optional) 

METHOD

• Wash quinoa thoroughly. Soak for about 15 minutes.
• Boil water and quinoa in a container. Add a pinch of salt. Simmer. Let it cook till almost all the water is absorbed. It should take around 15 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork to separate any sticky grains.

In minutes tender, round quinoa with a little curly tail is ready!!