Quinoa Pudding

Quinoa Pudding

Ingredients

Quinoa (powdered) – ¼ cup

Ghee – 1 tsp

Milk – ½ litre

Salt – a pinch

Milk powder – ¼ cup

Condensed milk – 1 tsp

Jaggery powder – ½ cup (alter according to taste)

Cardamom (powdered) – 1

Cashew nut pieces – 1 tbsp

Almond and pista slivers for garnishing – 1 tbsp each

Method

Roast the quinoa powder in ghee just to remove the raw taste

Don’t let it change colour

Add milk and salt and cook on slow fire with constant stirring

Keep scraping the sides of the pan to prevent it from burning

When it thickens add cashew nut pieces

Add cardamom powder and switch off the gas

Add jaggery powder and mix well

Cover and keep aside

When it cools a bit keep in the refrigerator

Decorate with almond and pista slivers Serve chilled

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Good vegetarian protein source

Gluten free

Good fibre content

Has heart healthy fats

Rich in antioxidants

Good source of vitamins, magnesium and iron

Helps in weight loss