Pepper 'n Spice

 Quinoa is an edible seed. In 1 cup of quinoa, there is 8 gms of protein and 5 gms of fiber. Its also gluten-free. It has antioxidants and a high content of manganese and iron. A pretty good carbohydrate I must say! Soak the quinoa in water for 30 minutes before cooking. I cooked it in chicken stock which gave it a nice flavour. I also marinated the veggies about half an hour before preparation. The tealight candleholder is from the 2006 collection of Steninge Slott. A colorful light emanates through the glass when a candle is lit. Steninge Palace is on the outskirts of Stockholm near Lake Malaren. Swedish life is 'lagom'; living slow and enjoying the moment.  Ingredients for quinoa : Quinoa - 1 cup Water - 2 cups Chicken soup cube - 1 Salt - 1/4 tsp  Ingredients for the veggies : Carrot - 1, peeled Yellow zucchini - 1, peeled Mushroom - 5 or 6 Garlic - 3 or 4 pods, peeled Green chili - 1 Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp Red chili flakes - 1/4 tsp Salt Olive oil - 2 tsp Corian...

Quinoa is a healthy carbohydrate. Its actually a seed, though we eat it like a whole grain. Its so nutritious that a cup of quinoa contains 8 gms of protein. Quinoa seeds, interestingly, have a curly tail once cooked. My aunt, Sandy shared this super recipe with me. Pumpkin - 1/4, chopped small Quinoa and brown rice mix - 1/2 cup Water - 2 cups Cumin - 2 tsp Chili powder - 1/2 tsp Salt - 1 tsp and a pinch for seasoning Black pepper - 1/4 tsp Red cowpea bean - 1/2 cup, soaked overnight Olive oil - 1 tbsp and few drops Lemon - 2 Coriander leaves - a few Preheat oven to 200 C. Toss pumpkin with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Spread into a single layer on a sheet pan. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until pumpkin is tender and starting to brown. Microwave beans in some water for 5 minutes or till cooked and soft. In a cooking pan, add quinoa, water, a few drops of olive oil, a pinch of salt and juice of half a lemon. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simm...