SOUTHWESTERN STYLE QUINOA SALAD

INGREDIENTS:

Quinoa	2 cups dry
Black beans	1 cup dry
Onion	1 medium finely chopped
Tomato	2 big finely chopped
Corn kernels	1 cup
Tomato paste	2 tbsp
Salt	To taste
Black pepper powder	½ tsp
Red chili powder	½ tsp
Cumin powder	1 tsp
Dried oregano	1 tsp
Coriander leaves	2 tbsp chopped
Lemon juice	1 tbsp
Avocado	To garnish
Oil	1 tbsp

METHOD:

• Wash and soak the black beans overnight. Pressure cook the beans for 4-5 whistles. Drain off the water and keep the beans aside.
• Wash the quinoa thoroughly and keep aside.
• In a deep pan, add 1 tbsp oil. When oil heats, add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
• Add finely chopped tomatoes and salt. Sauté until the tomatoes are mushy.
• Add the black beans, corn kernels, tomato paste, red chili powder, black pepper powder and cumin powder. Mix well and add 2.5 cups of water.
• Once the water boils, add the washed quinoa and dried oregano. Mix well and turn the flame to simmer. Cover and cook for 15 mins.
• After 15 mins, take off from the flame and rest for another 10 mins.
• Add lemon juice, coriander leaves and mix well.
• Garnish with avocado pieces and serve warm.