As we celebrate the joy of Ganesh Chaturthi, the allure of kheer remains timeless. This beloved sweet dish is a festival essential. Today, we’re bringing a nutritious twist to your Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations by infusing them with the flavors of health. Let’s discover the delightful and nutritious Quinoa Kheer recipe together!
What You Will Need
- Quinoa – ½ cup
- Milk – 1 ½ cup
- Ghee – 1 tsp
- Cashews – 4 chopped
- Almonds – 4 chopped
- Walnuts – 4 chopped
- Pistachios – 4 chopped
- Jaggery – ½ cup
- Saffron Strands – 5-6
How To Prepare
- Rinse and wash the Quinoa thoroughly and cook it in a pan at low to medium heat for 15-18 minutes. Once done, use a fork to mix it up and transfer it to a plate to avoid over cooking.
- Heat a pan, add ghee and roast all the chopped nuts for 3-5 minutes until they slightly change the color.
- Time to pour the milk. Keep the flame on medium and add the jaggery. Give it a nice mix and wait till the jaggery melts. It will take around 10 minutes.
- Now, add the cooked Quinoa and mix it well and allow the kheer to simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Soak the strands of saffron in some milk and then add it to the kheer. Give it a gentle mix and you will have the desired color of the kheer.
- Your delicious Quinoa Kheer is ready! Serve hot.
Note: You can use oats instead of quinoa. Just replace the quinoa with oats and follow the same method.
Highlights of the Quinoa Kheer Recipe
- With the goodness of healthy fats and protein, this sweet will be most loved by all!
- It provides more satiety in less quantity
- Ideal for celebrating a healthy Ganesh Chaturthi, guilt-free!
We hope you enjoy this Quinoa Kheer recipe and share the joy of guilt-free sweetness with your friends and family. Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below. For more Healthy Recipes, check out Healthy Reads or speak to a certified expert by subscribing to GOQii’s Personalised Health Coaching here.
Wish you all a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
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