Quinoa, Pronounced "Keen-wah" is known as a super food by many. It is grown in South America. Quinoa looks like a grain but it is actually a Seed. It is very high in protein compared to grains that makes it an excellent choice for vegetarians. It is great for people who are trying to loose weight. I tried making it as a Pilau(Pilaf) and it was an absolute success.
Quinoa – 2 cups
Canola Oil – 2 tbsp
Bay Leaf – 1
Cinnamon Stick – 1″ piece
Black Cardamom – 1
Green Cardamom – 2
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Black Pepper – 4 or to taste, roughly crushed
Cloves – 4, roughly crushed
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Onions – 1/2 medium, finely chopped
Ginger – 1 tbsp, minced
Garlic – 1 tbsp, minced
Green Chilies – to taste, finely chopped
Corn – 1 cup
Green Peas – 1 cup
Potato - 1 large cut into cubes
Carrots – 1 cup
Garam Masala – 1 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt – to taste
Water – 3 cups
Lemon/Lime Juice – to taste
Method:
- Wash Quinoa and soak in ample water for 30 minutes.
- Drain all water and set aside.
- In a pan, heat Oil on medium heat.
- Drop in Whole Spices – Bay Leaf, Cinnamon Stick, Black and Green Cardamom. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in Black Pepper, Cloves and Cumin Seeds. Let them sizzle.
- Add Turmeric Powder and Onions. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add Ginger, Garlic and Green Chilies, mix and cook till Onions get translucent.
- Add Quinoa and roast 5 minutes.
- Add Vegetables, Garam Masala, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder and Salt. Mix
- Pour in Water and add Lemon Juice.
- Mix and let the water come to boil.
- Reduce flame to low, cover with tight lid and cook for 30 minutes.
- Remove lid, fluff Quinoa gently, cover and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with Cilantro and serve.
This recipe serves 4-6
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