## Tomato Quinoa Recipe – With A South Indian Twist (South Indian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Tomato Quinoa Recipe – With A South Indian Twist** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 25 minutes
**Total time:** 35 minutes
**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Tomato Quinoa Recipe – With A South Indian Twist:
* 1 cup Quinoa
* 2 cups Water
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 4 cloves Garlic – finely chopped
* 1 inch Ginger – finely chopped
* 1 cup Pearl onions (Sambar Onions) – chopped or 1 regular onions sliced
* 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
* 3 Tomatoes – finely chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1 teaspoon Sambar Powder
* 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
* Salt – to taste
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* 2 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – chopped
* 1 tablespoon Ghee – optional
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Tomato Quinoa Recipe – With A South Indian Twist:
1. prep all the ingredients and keep it ready.
2. Heat a pressure cooker with ghee over medium heat; add in the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle.
3. Once the mustard seeds crackle, stir in the garlic ,ginger and onions and saute until the onions soften.
4. Once the onions are softened add the curry leaves, tomatoes and saute until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
5. Once the tomatoes become soft and mushy, stir in the cardamom powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and sambar powder.
6. Mix well to combine.
7. Add 1 cup of quinoa into the pressure cooker and 2 cups of water.
8. Pressure cook the Tomato Quinoa for about 4 to 6 whistles and turn off the heat.
9. Allow the pressure to release naturally from the Tomato Quinoa.
10. Once the pressure has released, stir in chopped coriander leaves.
11. Transfer the Tomato Quinoa to a serving bowl and serve hot.
12. Serve the South Indian Style Tomato Quinoa Recipe along with a Tomato cucumber raitaand Elai Vadam by the side for a lunch or dinner.
### Tips for the Best Tomato Quinoa Recipe – With A South Indian Twist:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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