Carrot Quinoa

3 Cups Quinoa
6 Cups Water
2 and 1/4 Tsp Salt

Wash Quinoa, add Water and allow it to boil. Once its starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium, add Salt and allow it to cook for 18 minutes. Allow it to cool.
 

2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
1 Tbsp Urad Dal
1 Tbsp Yellow Split Peas
1/4 Cup Cashew Nuts, Chopped

10 oz 1 Bag Pearl Onions, Chopped lengthwise
15 Green Chilies, Chopped lengthwise
11 Curry Leaves

6 Carrots, Grated
1 and 3/4 Tsp Salt

Pour Olive Oil in a pan, add Mustard Seeds, when it starts sputtering, add Urad Dal, Yellow Split Peas and Cashew Nuts. Saute till the color of the dal changes.

Add Chopped Onions, Green Chilies, Curry Leaves and saute till the color of the onion changes.

Add Grated Carrots and Salt. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the carrots are cooked.

Add the cooked Quinoa and mix well.

Chopped Cilantro, to Garnish
1/4 Cup Dry Roasted and Unsalted Peanuts

Add Chopped Cilantro and Peanuts and mix well.

Taste Note: Tastes Awesome.
Yields: 11 and 1/2 Cups