Quinoa Kheer | Healthy Recipe | Nutritious Dessert

Quinoa is a good source of several minerals, including manganese, phosphorus, copper, folate, iron, magnesium, and zinc. Quinoa has a low glycaemic index which means it does not cause a rapid spike in the blood sugar levels. It is also a good source of fibre. It is considered as a complete protein as it contains all the essential amino acids. It also helps in slow release of energy and helps you feel full for a longer period of time.

This healthy kheer is a powerhouse of nutrients and one can indulge on it when craving something without feeling guilty.

Ingredients:

• Quinoa – 1/3 Cup
• Milk – 2 Cups
• Fine Chopped Dates – 4-5 in no
• Nuts (Chopped almonds & pistachios) – 1 tbsp
• Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp
• Ghee – 1 tsp
• Saffron – 2-3 strands

Method:

1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under running cold water until the water turns clear.
2. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil on a medium flame, cook until the seeds become translucent.
3. Drain and discard the liquid from the cooked quinoa and keep aside.
4. In a thick-bottomed pot, melt the ghee to it add the dates, pistachios, almonds, and cardamom and sauté them for a minute.
5. Add the cooked quinoa to the mixture in the pot.
6. Now add milk, and saffron.
7. Bring the entire contents of the pot to a boil on a medium flame, then reduce to a simmer and cook till the liquid volume reduces by one-third.
8. Stir frequently to make sure the milk does not burn.

Serve Chilled.

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