How to make fluffy (not crunchy) quinoa? Here is what I did:


Heated 1 cup quinoa in olive oil for 1 minute after rinsing it.
Added 2 cups water till it boiled.
I set the heat to the lowest setting and closed it with a lid.


After 15 minutes, the quinoa is still crunchy and the water has gone. If I let it stand for a few more minutes it gets burnt. I've tried this a few times and get same result - the quinoa is half cooked and inedible. What am I doing wrong?

Note: I'm very new to cooking. About 3 weeks since I entered the kitchen.
Quinoa is cooked exactly like rice. In fact- if you have a rice cooker you can use that and not worry about it.
Your procedure is ok. This is the way I make my quinoa. 

Toasting grains in oil before steaming them is delicious and results in grains that are more nutty and more individual. Rice is nice this way so there is less risk of making rice paste.

If you are having trouble with your grain not rehydrating properly, the first thing to try would be to skip the oil step. It isn't required.

If you find that your water is evaporating before the quinoa is steamed then it is likely that your lid isn't tight enough.