Quinoa and Peas Polenta

Quinoa and Peas Polenta by Sangeeta on Nov 27, 2011

Polenta is delicious comfort food and tastes great with everything from cheese to tomatoes to mushrooms ...It is normally made with a yellow maize flour,but i made it with QUINOA FLOUR;Once a staple to the Incas, which was regarded by colonists as a lowly food and outlawed by the Spanish conquistadors, quinoa has bounced back and become, not just trendy, but widely embraced by everyone from vegetarians looking for a protein fix and a new flavor profile.

Cook time: Under 15 min
Prep time: Under 15 min
Yields: serves 2 person

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa four
1 to 1-1/4 cup water (as needed)
1 cup coconut milk(2nd extact or thin)
1/2 cup green peas
1-2 green chillies (chopped)/ as per taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt to taste
crushed pepper to taste

Method

In a deep,heavy bottom pan,add water,bring one boil on fast flame,and add olive oil,salt,turmeric powder,sugar,green peas,green chillies and again bring one boil.

Add coconut milk and stir;immediately add quinoa flour,mix fast on high flame and cover and cook for 3-4 min,on low flame.

Add lemon juice,crushed pepper and mix well.Serve hot.....as it is or with any sauce over it like maize polenta.

NOTE:Friends you can also substitute coconut milk with butter milk to make,it more healthier.(if not vegan)

NOTE:If wish,one can avoid coconut milk and can use water in it"s place.And can use any veggies of their choice to it.Carrots / Capsicum / Red or yellow bell pepper will also tastes good in it.

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Recipe Reference

one of our family friend brought quinoa seeds and flour in bulk from abroad;for me,hence i can"t resist my hand trying on it :d