Quinoa Kheer / Quinoa Payasam

I chose Indian Sweets theme for the second round of BM#5 and mainly went with kheers / puddings. So far, I blogged

1. Gasagase Payasa

2. Pasta Payasam

3. Creamy Corn Kheer

4. Kandipappu Payasam

5. Paneer Khoya Kheer 

6. Phirni

Kheers / Payasams are egg less Indian style puddings that can be prepared in no time. These delicious desserts are an integral part of any festival meal, particularly in Southern India. A dairy base, a sweetener along with a flavoring agent and garnishes are the common factors of any standard kheer recipe. And of course there is a key ingredient that lends the texture and some flavor to the kheer besides being the reason for the nomenclature of the dish.
This main ingredient can come from any food group ranging from grain / bean group to veggie - fruits to dairy. What kheer is cooked may depend upon the occasion, cook's mood or even one's pantry. Limitless varieties of kheers can be prepared by being creative. Ingredients not native to India can also be incorporated and this quinoa kheer is one such example.
Quinoa - the protein rich, pseudo grains from South America is the key ingredient in this kheer. I have added the MTR almond mix powder and condensed milk for more rich flavors but they are optional ingredients.

Ingredients for 3 generous servings:
1/4 cup quinoa
2 cups milk
3 Tbsp condensed milk (optional but recommended)
Sugar to taste (I used 2 Tbsp)
2 Tbsp MTR badam mix (optional but recommended)
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
2 tsp ghee
1 Tbsp raisins
1 Tbsp cashews

Method:
1. Cook quinoa adding 1/2 cup water / milk in a pressure cooker. Or else it can be cooked in a saucepan.
2. Heat milk in a pan and gently stir in the cooked quinoa. Keep simmering for about 10 minutes. Then stir in the condensed milk, sugar, badam mix and cardamom powder. Heat for few minutes more until the sugar melts.
3. Toast the cashews and raisins in ghee and add it to the cooked kheer.

And check the other marathoners of  blogging marathon #5.
Curry in a hurry under 30 min: Priya Suresh, Srivalli, Usha
Seven Days of Colorful Dishes Kid's Special: Vardhini
Seven Days of Indian Sweets: Harini,  Veena & Me
Seven Days of Regional Specials: Aarthi, Kalyani, Pavani, Shylaja
Summer Coolers: PJ,  Vaishali
Under 15 mins Quick Breakfast: Sushma Pinjala

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