This is one of Shiva’s favorite Lunchbox menu and I have prepared it often in the last few months.. With very few ingredients it tastes so good. I love adding Chickpeas to my variety rice recipes. Along with the added protein, it also helps to keep us full for a longer period of time. In this recipe I used only Sambar Powder to add spice to the base Tomato mix however if you don’t have Sambar Powder handy you can substitute it with a tsp of chilli powder + tsp of coriander powder.
You can use the same spice mix and instructions and add Quinoa,Millets,Couscous or Rice. You can check the below links for detailed instructions on
The following measurement serves 2. Kindly increase the quantity of the ingredients based on the number of people you will be cooking.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 2 cups Cooked Quinoa
- 1 onion
- 3 Tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic pieces you can add GG paste too
- 1/2 cup Boiled Chickpeas
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tbsp Sambar powder
- 1/2 tsp Hing
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust according to your preference
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp jeera
Ingredients
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- Cook Quinoa by following the instructions as mentioned in the link above
- Heat oil in a frying pan add mustard seeds & jeera seeds. Let them splutter
- Add ginger garlic pieces, chopped onions & tomatoes, turmeric, salt, hing and sambar powder one by one
- Saute well
- Reduce the heat to medium and continue sauteing for 4-5 minutes
- Splash little water and let the tomatoes get cooked well
- Add chickpeas and let it absorb the spices. If you don't have chickpeas you can add frozen green peas or sweet corn too
- Now add cooked quinoa, use a fork and mix everything together. Close the pan
- Let the whole Tomato Quinoa get cooked for a minute or two
- Adjust salt. Garnish with fresh herbs if you have and serve this delicious Tomato Quinoa with Raita
- Perfect lunchbox dish that can be prepared within few minutes and with very minimal ingredients
2 comments
Thanks so much for posting this recipe!!
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