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Quinoa Pulao

Quinoa Pulao

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables carrot, peas, beans, bell pepper — chopped small
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida hing — optional
  • 1 small onion — finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste optional
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups water or as per quinoa package instructions
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
  • Optional: chopped green chillies or mild spices per taste

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa to remove bitterness.
  2. Heat oil, add cumin, hing, onion, and ginger-garlic. Sauté until translucent.
  3. Add vegetables and spices. Sauté 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add quinoa and water.
  5. Cook until fluffy — 12–15 mins on stove, or 1 whistle in cooker.
  6. Fluff with a fork and garnish.