Quinoa with Squid

 




( Quinoa ( PRONOUNCED AS KEENWAH) is a very healthy option for those who are Gluten intollerant. Yes!! its GLUTEN FREE . Its the best next thing to Rice... Its very tasty and you can try interesting things with it )

Ingredients :-

Quinoa                  - 1 cup (wash in cold water and drain)
Water                    - 1 n 1/2 cup
Squid                     - 1 cup of squid rings  ( cut squid into rings after cleaning thoroughly, wash n drain  )
Spring onion           - 3/4 cup  chopped fine
Ginger                    - 1 tsp chopped fine
Garlic                     - 2 tsps chopped fine
Coriander Leaves   - 3 tbsps chopped fine
Green Chillies         - 3 ,chopped fine
Pepper Powder      - 1 tbsp
Fennel seeds           - 1/2 tsp
Veg Stock cube      - 1
Oil                          - 2 tbsps

Method :-

Heat the water to boiling point and lower flame. Throw in the washed Quinoa and let it cook for 15 minutes. Stur a bit , u will see it swell .... Further simmer for another 10 minutes by now the water would have dried . Stir it and leave aside to rest.( if you want you may add a little salt to the boiling water )

In a non stick pan heat oil,and fry spring onion till soft. Add the stock cube whole and mix well. Add all the remaining  ingredients except the Squid ,one at a time ,frying well. Once the mixture is cooked throw in the squid a stir fry till done.Make sure you dont over cook the Squid . Once done , take off flame and mix the Cooked Quinoa in this stir well and add the LOVE,not to forget that one..;) , and serve hot .... Enjoy this spicy treat.......