Quinoa Halwa (Gluten free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar free)
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Delicious mouthwatering 'Halwa' that is gluten-free and dairy free and so easy to make!
Author: Indira Shyju
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 2-3
RecipeIngredients
- 1 tbsp ghee or extra virgin coconut oil
- ½ cup quinoa (soaked for anywhere between 2 to 10 hours), washed and drained
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup (Add 4 tbsp if you like it more sweet)
- 1 green cardamom, coarsely powdered- about ½ tsp (optional)
- extra 1 tbsp ghee or extra virgin coconut oil
- chopped nuts for garnish (optional)
RecipeInstructions
- Soak quinoa for at least two hours or overnight. Using a fine strainer, drain the water. Keep aside.
- Heat a stainless steel or non stick skillet/pan. When hot lower heat to medium and add the ghee (or the coconut oil).
- Add the drained quinoa and stir for a minute. Then add the sea salt and the water and cover and cook on low heat for about 10 mins or until all the water is evaporated and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.
- Now open the lid and add the coconut sugar, the cardamom (if adding) and the extra ghee or coconut oil. Stir on low heat for 3-4 minutes until you get Halwa consistency. Turn heat off.
- Serve halwa warm garnished with nuts on top(optional).
Notes
If you are in a bind, you can use quinoa that has not been soaked but be sure to wash it thoroughly. Soaking the quinoa makes it more healthy as it makes it more digestible.
Recipe by Cook2Nourish at https://cook2nourish.com/2020/02/quinoa-halwa-gluten-free-dairy-free-refined-sugar-free.html