Pressure cook quinoa in 1 1/2 cups of water. Keep aside.
When the pressure has released, open the cooker, fluff it up, transfer it to a plate and let it cool completely
Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan
When sufficiently hot, add mustard seeds and let it splutter
Next add the urad dal, chana dal, and peanuts and saute for few seconds
Now add the turmeric powder and asafoetida and continue to saute
Now add the curry leaves and saute for few seconds
Finally, add the puliyogare powder and saute and mix well. Switch off the fire
Nw add this sauteed mixture to the cooked quinoa and mix well
Add the necessary quantity of salt. I added 1/2 Tsp
Mix well and serve with a cup of raita and appalaam