One-Pot Quinoa Pulao

A simple, nutritious and flavourful one-pot meal loaded with quinoa, colourful vegetables and aromatic Indian spices. Perfect for a healthy and filling lunch or dinner!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup quinoa (soaked)
• 1.5 tsp oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cardamoms
• 4 black peppercorns
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tsp ginger-garlic, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• ¼ cup chopped beans
• ¼ cup chopped carrot
• ¼ cup green peas
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup water
• Fresh coriander for garnishing

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper.
2. Add chopped onion, ginger-garlic and green chilli. Sauté until the onion turns slightly golden.
3. Add beans, carrot, green peas, red chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala and salt. Mix well and sauté for a few minutes.
4. Add the soaked quinoa and mix everything nicely.
5. Pour in water, close the lid and cook for 2 whistles.
6. Once the pressure releases, gently fluff the quinoa and garnish with fresh coriander.

Your delicious and wholesome One-Pot Quinoa Pulao is ready! Serve hot with fresh curd or raita. ❤️