Quinoa Pulao

A healthy twist to the traditional pulao, packed with protein from quinoa and vitamins from mixed vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa (rinsed well)
• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Mixed chopped vegetables (beans, carrots, peas)
• 1 Onion (sliced)
• 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic paste
• Whole spices (Bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom)
• 1 tsp Ghee or Oil
• Salt and spices to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water.

2. 2

   Heat ghee in a pan/cooker. Add whole spices and let them splutter.

3. 3

   Sauté onions until translucent, then add ginger-garlic paste.

4. 4

   Add mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add rinsed quinoa, salt, and water. Mix well.

6. 6

   Cover and cook until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy (approx 15 mins).

7. 7

   Fluff with a fork and garnish with coriander leaves before serving.