Quinoa Muffins is made using cooked quinoa, wheat flour, sugar, butter and rising agents. It comes out soft and delicious, has nice golden crust on top. It has a mild nutty flavour from the quinoa. It is little different from usual muffins and nobody guesses that there is quinoa in it.

It makes a nice treat for people on diet, kids like the soft texture and mild sweetness in it. It feels light and healthy but still very satisfying. It brings a nice healthy change to regular cake routine. This is usually made for breakfast or as a tea time snack. 

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About Quinoa Muffins

Quinoa Muffins is a simple baked treat made with cooked quinoa and whole wheat flour. Instead of using only flour, quinoa is added for nutrition and texture. This makes the muffin more wholesome and nutritious. It is soft inside and has a nice tender crumb.

The texture depends on how well you mix the batter. If mixed until smooth and lump free, the muffins come out soft and fluffy. The quinoa gives a mild nutty flavour which blends well with wheat flour. Brown sugar add a slight caramel taste enhances the overall flavour nicely.

There are small variations you can try with this recipe, add chocolate chips for more richness. Few even add nuts or tutti frutti for extra texture. You can serve it plain or pair with a cup of tea or milk. It is a flexible recipe which you can adjust based on your preference and what you have at home.

I usually make this when I want a quick healthy treat for the family. Instead of making same cake again, this is like different idea to try.

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• Tomato Quinoa
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Quinoa Muffins Ingredients

• Wheat Flour - I added whole wheat flour as it gives a wholesome, nutty taste. You can use all-purpose flour if you prefer.
• Cooked Quinoa - I added quinoa for nutrition and texture. It gives the muffins a light, fluffy crumb and make them more filling.
• Brown Sugar - I used brown sugar for sweetness and caramel flavour. You can use white sugar or cane sugar if you prefer.
• Curd - I used curd to keep the muffins moist and tender. It also helps bind the ingredients together nicely.
• Milk - I used milk to adjust the batter consistency. Add little by little until the batter is in pourable consistency.
• Butter - I used butter for richness and flavour. You can use oil if you prefer instead of butter.
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda - I used these for rising and making the muffins fluffy. They help the muffins puff up nicely while baking.
• Vanilla Essence - I added this for flavour. It gives a light sweet aroma which pairs nicely with quinoa.

How to make Quinoa Muffins Step by Step

1.Measure and take quinoa in a bowl, rinse it well. Drain and set aside.

2.Add ½ teaspoon oil in a sauce pan, add drained quinoa and toast for a minute.Then add 1 cup water and start cooking.Simmer the flame and cook covered for 15-20 minutes.

3.You will see a small tail coming out and quinoa should have absorbed all the water.After 20 minutes switch off and set aside for 10 minutes. Then open and fluff it up.

4.To a mixing bowl - measure and add wheat flour, add cooked quinoa to it. Add baking powder, soda and required salt to it.

5.Mix well and set aside.In another mixing bowl add sugar. I used brown sugar, you can use cane sugar or even white sugar.

6.Add curd and butter to it.

7.Whisk well, add vanilla essence and cinnamon powder to it.

8.Now add this  mixture to flour mixture. Mix well.

9.Add milk and mix well to get a smooth lumpfree batter. Line muffin liners in muffin pan.

10.Scoop out the batter and fill in the liners till ¾th. Bake in preheated oven at 180 deg C for 15-20 minutes. Check the doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center and the top should be golden.If the toothpick inserted inside comes out clean, then its done if its sticky then bake fore few more minutes.

Cool down then store in airtight container.

Expert Tips

• Cooking - I rinse quinoa well before cooking. Toast it lightly then cook with water until all the water is absorbed and small tails come out.
• Fluff After Cooking - I let the cooked quinoa sit for 10 minutes before fluffing it up. This helps it cool and separate nicely.
• Mix Batter Smooth - I mix the wet and dry ingredients until smooth and lump free. This ensures even texture throughout the muffins.
• Correct Consistency - The batter should be pourable not too thick. Add milk little by little to reach the right consistency.
• Bake Until Golden - I bake at 180 deg C for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Baking time may vary based on muffin size so check and adjust accordingly.

Serving and Storage

Serve these warm or at room temperature, these muffins taste great on its own or enjoy the muffins with tea or coffee. I like to serve it plain or with some milk. These keeps well in room temperature for 2 days. 

FAQS

1. Can I add chocolate?

Yes, chocolate chips tastes very good in this recipe. Kids usually prefer that.

2. Can I replace jaggery with sugar?

Yes you can use brown sugar or regular sugar, but taste will be little different.

3. Why my muffins turn so hard?

It may happen due to overmixing the batter or overbaking. Mix gently and check bake time.

4. Can I replace butter?

Yes you can just use oil instead of butter. It work just as well and give similar results.

5. How to know when muffins are baked?

You can also check by inserting a toothpick and if it come out clean, they are done.

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Vanilla Cupcake is a spongy and tasty cake made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, milk and vanilla essence. It has soft, tender crumb and tastes really good with mild vanilla flavour. This recipe is eggless and its a no fail recipe.

These cupcakes are usually made homemade for occasions or just for tea time. It is very simple to make because you don't need many ingredients and it takes just about 30 minutes. This cake can be made ahead and tastes good for a couple for days.

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About Vanilla Cupcake

Vanilla Cup Cake is a basic soft sponge like cupcakes without eggs. This is a easy cupcake recipe without eggs and basic ingredients that is available in your pantry. This is special because I tried this using my batch of homemade maida.

I tried few other recipes too but this was the first recipe and it was super hit. The cupcakes just slipped out of the liner just like that without much efforts. I usually make this cupcake for tea time. My family just love this cupcake. It has rich vanilla flavour that is mild and comforting. 

Vanilla Cup Cake is made without eggs and with basic ingredients that is available in your pantry. These cupcakes are great for frosting, makes a perfect snack for tea time too. It has a spongy soft texture, kids will love it for sure. 

The cake is made by mixing butter and sugar together until creamy, then add milk and flour alternately. This method ensures that the batter comes out smooth and even. Also the batter rises in the oven evenly and makes the cake light and fluffy. 

You can just make a few variations to this recipe, you can add cocoa powder for the chocolate version, also a bit more vanilla for stronger flavour. You can also use whole wheat flour instead. The recipe is quite flexible and you can adjust things as per what you have.

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Vanilla Cupcake Ingredients

• Flour - I use plain flour as base for cupcake and it gives light spongy texture. You can replace it with whole wheat flour if you prefer.
• Baking Powder - Added baking powder to help cupcake rise and become fluffy. It makes it light and airy.
• Sugar - I have used sugar for sweetness and it also helps keep cupcake moist. You can reduce if you prefer less sweet.
• Butter - Used butter for richness and flavour. When you cream it with sugar, it traps air bubble that make cupcake fluffy.
• Milk - Added milk to make batter moist and smooth. It helps flour absorb liquid properly so the crumb stays tender.
• Vinegar - I use vinegar as it reacts with baking powder to help cupcake rise. It also balance sweetness.
• Vanilla Essence - I used vanilla essence for flavour and aroma. It give that nice mild vanilla taste that come through in every bite.

How to make Vanilla Cup Cake Step by Step

1.In a mixing bowl - Measure flour, add baking powder. Whisk well for even mixing.

2.In another mixing bowl - add milk, vinegar. Mix it well.

3.In another mixing bowl - add butter and sugar. Using a hand mixer, whisk well until creamy.

4.Add vanilla essence, whisk again.

5.Now alternatively add little flour then milk. Alternate and add.

6.Add then whisk alternatively.

7.The batter will be smooth and creamy. Using a icecream scooper scoop out the batter.

8.Add it to the muffin liners till ¾th. Bake in preheated oven at 180 deg C for 20 minutes. Cool down and then store.

Serve warm, total bliss!

Expert Tips

• Creaming - I always make sure butter and sugar are creamed together until light and fluffy. 
• Alternate mixing - I add flour and milk alternately, start with flour then milk then flour. This keeps the batter smooth and prevents lumpy texture.
• Don't overmix - Once you add flour, I just mix until combined. Overmixing can make cupcake tough and dense.
• Fill muffin liner - I usually fill liner till three quarter full. If you fill too much, batter overflows and if too little, cupcakes come out small.
• Check doneness - I use a toothpick and insert in the middle. If it comes out clean its done or keep for a minute or two or util the toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool properly - I let the cupcake cool in pan for 5 minutes then remove. Let them cool on rack before storing so they don't get soggy.

Serving and Storage

Serve this as evening snack with tea or as dessert after meal once it completely cools down. These cupcake stay good in a container at room temperature for about 3 days. If you keep in fridge, they last a little longer but the texture can become a little dry.

FAQS

1.Can I use oil instead of butter?

Yes you can use oil but butter gives better flavour, also use refined noi flavoured oil.

2.Can I add cocoa powder?

Yes you can add cocoa powder, replace 2-3 tablespoon flour with cocoa powder and adjust little milk if needed.

3.Why is my cupcake dry?

This can happen if you overbake or if you open the oven door too many times while baking. 

4.How can I make cupcake less sweet?

You can reduce sugar to half or three quarter depending on how sweet you like. Adjust as per your preference.

5.Can I store cupcake in fridge?

Yes you can store in airtight container in fridge for 5-6 day. Just take out 30 minute before eating so it come to room temperature and taste better.

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