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    Quinoa Upma Recipe for Toddlers and Kids

    last updated: Jan 21, 2020 by Kalyani

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    Quinoa Upma Recipe Kids

    Quinoa Upma- easy and healthy breakfast recipe made with quinoa & vegetables. Its a nice variation to the usual upma varieties and tastes so great.  Try yourself to believe it! Quinoa upma can be done very quickly and ideal for kids after one year once they started eating all family foods. Get more information on introducing and selecting quinoa for babies and kids here.  I am planning to post more quinoa recipes as demanded by readers and friends, also I am loving experimenting with quinoa for its versatility, texture and health factor. So stay tuned for more quinoa recipes!

    Here is how to make easy and healthy quinoa upma recipe for toddlers and kids.
    Quinoa Upma Recipe for Toddlers and Kids
    Quinoa Upma Recipe Kids
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    Quinoa Upma Recipe for Toddlers and Kids

    Quinoa Upma - Wholesome breakfast or evening snack made with Quinoa and vegetables.
    Course Breakfast/Dinner
    Cuisine Indian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Calories
    Author Kalyani

    Ingredients

    • Quinoa- ½ cup
    • Vegetables chopped* - ½ cup
    • Onions - 1 small sized
    • Green chillies - 1
    • Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
    • Coriander leaves - to garnish
    • Water - 1 cup
    • Salt - as required

    To Temper

    • Oil - 1 tsp
    • Mustard Seeds - ¼ tsp
    • Urad Dal - ¼ tsp
    • Hing/ Asafoetida - ⅛ tsp
    • Cumin Seeds - ½ tsp
    • * I used carrots

    Instructions

    • Measure and take the quinoa in a bowl. Wash it thoroughly until the water runs clear. Then Soak it in water for 10 minutes. Set aside.
    • Wash all the vegetables and cut them into small cubes. Set aside. Keep all the other ingredients ready. Chop onions,ginger, green chilies and coriander leaves. Heat oil in a pan and add the items to temper one by one. Saute until cumin seeds cracks.
    • Now add onions along with green chilies and saute onions until it's transparent.Then add chopped vegetables along with turmeric powder and salt, toss it well.
    • Then add required amount of water and bring it to a boil. Once the water comes to a rolling boil, add the soaked quinoa after draining the water from it completely. Mix everything together until it comes to a porridge like consistency. Then cook it covered for 10 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and vegetables are soft.
    • After 10 minutes, Open the lid and check whether the quinoa is cooked well. Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2g
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    Quinoa Upma Recipe for Toddlers

    Method :

    1. Measure and take the quinoa in a bowl. Wash it thoroughly until the water runs clear. Then Soak it in water for 10 minutes. Set aside.Quinoa Upma Recipe Steps
    2. Wash all the vegetables and cut them into small cubes. Set aside. Keep all the other ingredients ready. Chop onions,ginger, green chilies and coriander leaves. Heat oil in a pan and add the items to temper one by one. Saute until cumin seeds cracks.Quinoa Upma Recipe Step 1
    3. Now add onions along with green chilies and saute onions until it's transparent.Then add chopped vegetables along with turmeric powder and salt, toss it well.
    Quinoa Upma Recipe Step 2
    4. Then add required amount of water and bring it to a boil. Once the water comes to a rolling boil, add the soaked quinoa after draining the water from it completely. Mix everything together until it comes to a porridge like consistency. Then cook it covered for 10 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and vegetables are soft.
    Quinoa Upma Recipe Step 3
    5.  After 10 minutes, Open the lid and check whether the quinoa is cooked well. Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.Quinoa Upma Recipe Step 4
    The healthy quinoa upma is ready!

             Quinoa Upma Recipe

    Notes :

    • Wash the quinoa thoroughly before soaking.
    • Make sure to squeeze the water completely from quinoa after soaking.
    • You could also add cashews or almonds or nuts powder or roasted Bengal gram dal powder to the quinoa upma.
    • Any seasonal vegetables can be used to make this quinoa upma.
    • Always check with your doctor before giving any new food to your baby.
    • Make sure to introduce everything separate to your baby before you try this quinoa upma.

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