Quinoa Pulao

Quinoa grains contain essential amino acids and good quantities of calcium, phosphorus and iron.Quinoa grains are in general cooked the same way as rice and can be used in a wide range of dishes,can be substituted in rice dishes.

Ingredients:

 Quinoa – 2 cups

 Bay Leaf – 1

 Cinnamon Stick – 1 inch piece

 Cardamom – 2-3

 Cloves – 3

 crushed Black Pepper – 4-5

 Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp

 Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp

 Onions – 1/2 medium

 Ginger – 1 tsp, minced

 Garlic – 1 tsp, minced

 Green Chilies – 3

 Green beans – 1 cup

 Green Peas – 1/2 cup

 Carrots – 1 cup

 Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp

 Salt to taste

 Lemon/Lime Juice – to taste

 Water – 4 cups

 Oil-2 tsp

 Cilantro to garnish

Preparation:

• Wash and soak Quinoa in water for 10 minutes.Drain water and set aside.
• In a pan, heat Oil on medium heat.add Whole garam masala(Bay Leaf,Cinnamon,Cardamom,cloves,black pepper).
• Cook for 30 seconds then add Cumin Seeds,Onions,green chillies,turmeric powder Cook for a minute.
• Add minced Ginger & Garlic,cook for a min.
• Add Vegetables and cook for 2 mins then add Quinoa and roast for another 2-3 mins add salt to taste.
• Pour in Water and let the water come to boil.
• Reduce flame to low, cover with lid and cook 10-15mins or until quinoa is soft.
• Add lemon juice, garnish with cilantro and serve.
• Raitha goes well with Quinoa pulao.