Quinoa is one of the world's most popular health foods.
Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids..
It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants.

Ingredients:
1 cup Quinoa
2 cup Water
1 small carrot
3 tbsp chopped onion
2 green chillies
1 tsp ginger
To temper:
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp urad dal
2 tbsp csahew nuts
1 tbsp ground nuts
a sprig of curry leaves
Preparation:
1.Take Quinoa, soak in water for atleast 10 mins. Then rinse it in water atleast 3 to 4 times,
2.Drain water and set the quinoa aside.
3.Take 2 cups of water to boil, add required salt and 1 tbsp oil.Let it come to a boil, then Add quinoa . Cook covered for atleast 15-20 mins in lowest flame,Check after 15 mins then proceed further if needed.
Fluff it up, the grain will be seen transparent with a tiny tail, that ensure proper cooking.Switch off.
4.. Heat oil in a pan add the item listed under 'to temper',then add onion, green chilly and ginger. Saute for 2 mins until it becomes transparent.
5.. Then add Carrot and saute for a minute then add quinoa.Add required salt. MIx everything well for 2 to 3 mins and switch off the stove.

NB:
*Soaking may not be required but Quinoa takes a little longer to cook depends on the variety we are using.
*Quinoa will have a slight crunch nutty tasty while eating, don't think its undercooked.
The ratio of water is 1 : 2.(1 cup quinoa = 2 cups water).