Quinoa pulao
Quinoa pulao, from above
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Quinoa pulao

Whole spices, mint and vegetables with quinoa standing in for rice. Raita approved.

35 minTime
11 gProtein each
mildSpice
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Make it your way

Grandma's wayVegetable pulao, made with quinoa.
The original
311kcalsame
11 gproteinsame
8 gfibresame
35minutessame

Quinoa pulao.

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

3 servings
Quinoa1 cup, rinsed well
Ghee1 tbsp
Whole spicescloves, cardamom, cinnamon
Bay leaf (indian bay leaf)1
Cumin seeds½ tsp
Onion1, sliced
Ginger garlic paste2 tsp
Green chilli1, slit
Carrot1, diced
Green beans8, chopped
Green peas½ cup
Mint leavesa few leaves
Water1½ cups
Saltto taste
Lemon juice1½ tsp
Coriander leaves (cilantro)2 tbsp

Method

5 steps
  1. 1Rinse quinoa under running water until it stops foaming.
  2. 2Heat ghee, add whole spices, bay leaf and cumin, then onion until golden.
  3. 3Add ginger garlic paste, chilli, mint and vegetables and saute 3 minutes.
  4. 4Add quinoa, water and salt. Bring to a boil, cover and cook on low for 15 minutes.
  5. 5Rest 5 minutes, fluff with lemon and coriander.
Serve it like this

Fluff gently with a fork and serve hot on a wide plate, with raita or a side next to it.

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On the side Masala roast vegetables45 min
On the side Mixed sprouts salad20 min
To drink Kiwi cooler8 min
Something sweet Kesar badam chia pudding10 min
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