Name: Quinoa Pulao recipe by Rita Arora at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Quinoa 2 cups; Canola Oil 2 tbsp; Bay leaf 1; Cinnamon Stick 1 piece; Green Cardamom 2; Black Cardamom 1; Black Pepper 4 or to taste,; Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp; Cloves 4,; Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp; Onions 1/2 medium, finely chopped; Garlic 1 tbsp, minced; Ginger 1 tbsp, minced; Green Chilies to taste, finely chopped; Corn 1 cup; Green Peas 1 cup; Carrots 1 cup; Garam Masala 1 tsp; Coriander Powder 1 tsp; Cumin Powder 1/2 tsp; Salt to Taste; Water 3 cups; Lemon/Lime Juice to taste

ABOUT Quinoa Pulao RECIPE

Quinoa is the wonder food that is often referred to as a complete protein amongst plant-based foods. A grain-like seed originally from Peru, Quinoa contains a balanced set of essential amino acids needed for human health. It cooks in the same way as rice and can often be substituted in rice dishes. Try this Quinoa Pulao recipe and enjoy the health benefits and wonderful taste of Quinoa!

Ingredients Serving: 6

Quinoa 2 cups
Canola Oil 2 tbsp
Bay leaf 1
Cinnamon Stick 1 piece
Green Cardamom 2
Black Cardamom 1
Black Pepper 4 or to taste,
Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
Cloves 4,
Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
Onions 1/2 medium, finely chopped
Garlic 1 tbsp, minced
Ginger 1 tbsp, minced
Green Chilies to taste, finely chopped
Corn 1 cup
Green Peas 1 cup
Carrots 1 cup
Garam Masala 1 tsp
Coriander Powder 1 tsp
Cumin Powder 1/2 tsp
Salt to Taste
Water 3 cups
Lemon/Lime Juice to taste

Instructions

1. Wash Quinoa and soak in ample water for 30 minutes.
2. Drain all water and set aside.
3. In a pan, heat Oil on medium heat.
4. Drop in Whole Spices Bay Leaf, Cinnamon Stick, Black and Green Cardamom. Cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add in Black Pepper, Cloves and Cumin Seeds. Let them sizzle.
6. Add Turmeric Powder and Onions. Cook for 1 minute.
7. Add Ginger, Garlic and Green Chilies, mix and cook till Onions get translucent.
8. Add Quinoa and roast 5 minutes.
9. Add Vegetables, Garam Masala, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder and Salt. Mix
10. Pour in Water and add Lemon Juice.
11. Mix and let the water come to boil.
12. Reduce flame to low, cover with tight lid and cook for 30 minutes
13. Remove lid, fluff Quinoa gently, cover and let it rest for 5 minutes
14. Garnish with Cilantro, capsicum, paneer and serve.

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