This South Indian Quinoa is an easy side or main. flavored with tamarind, mustard seeds, with pumpkin, peppers and peas. Gluten-free Vegan Recipe

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Another year gone and a new year already here. The date finally registered yesterday and I was reminded of how much work is left for the book! There needs to be a cookbook writing tips for newbies. The number 1 tip on that, do not bother to estimate the time and then be stressed by the estimation or each step. It inevitably takes double or triple the amount.

Anywho, most of last year the Indian and Indian inspired recipes were heading to the book, so the blog recipes took a turn towards other cuisines and a lot of dessert. I missed posting Indian food on the blog and I cannot wait to share more :). I learnt a lot the past year about recipe development, writing, taming the creative spells and more. Hope I continue to learn and apply this year as well.

Here is a simple South Indian flavor infused Quinoa. Mustard seeds, curry leaves, split peas, black gram, tamarind and coconut, all or some of these, generally form the flavor profile of southern Indian food. You can find most of these online or in an Indian store. Curry leaves have a distinct flavor and can be tricky to find, but are available on amazon.com or an Indian store. Fresh curry leaves work best. Fresh curry leaves can be kept frozen for up to one year. Dried curry leaves are also available and make a suitable substitute.

Make this delicious one pot meal with leftover quinoa, millet or rice. WordPress wants to keep correcting my quinoa to Joaquin. hmm.





I don’t make any resolutions and plans. The unpredictable health situation always throws a kink when I am not expecting it. So if there are no big plans or deadlines, then it is easier to get through the kink. Live like my puffball chewie. In the present. The only concern he has at the moment is to stare me down so he gets some of the tortilla that I am making a wrap with.

More South Indian Recipes to try form the blog

Easy Instant Dosa Crepes with Coconut chutney and Masala potatoes. GF option

The traditional 2 day Dosa crepes.

More quinoa recipes from the blog