In Ayurvedic Diet, Quinoa get much attention because it is considered a complete protein, as it contains all the amino acids (Otherwise, vegetarians can have a meal with complete protein by eating both grains and legumes or beans). Quinoa also provides good fiber, minerals, and several vitamins: iron, manganese, phosphorus and magnesium. Quinoa’s high fiber and low calories will still give you satiety, helping you to feel full. This light food will also improve your metabolism and helps with weight loss!
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Ingredients:
- Quinoa Grains (uncooked) -1/2 cup
- Water – 1 cup
- Besan – 2 tbsp
- Chopped Onion – 2 tbsp
- Chopped Carrot – 1/4 cup
- Chopped Capsicum – 1/4 cup
- Finely Shredded Spinach – 1/4 cup
- Finely Chopped Garlic – 3-4 cloves
- Salt – According to taste
- Garam Masala- to taste
- Coriander leaves – to taste
- Olive Oil (optional) – for greasing the cutlet/pattie
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Method:
- Soak 1/2 cup Quinoa for 5-10 minutes & rinse well.
- Cook quinoa with 1 cup of water on low flame with lid on. Once it cooks or all the water disappears, switch off the flame & keep it aside.
- Now, In a mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, all the chopped veggies & spices & salt. Do not add any water.
- Mix everything properly and make Vegetable Quinoa Patty with the help of your palms.
- Heat a skillet. Once it is hot, add the Vegetable Quinoa Patty and cook it on both the sides till becomes evenly brown.
- Transfer the Vegetable Quinoa Patty into a serving platter and serve hot with Mint-Coriander-Amla chutney.
