Quinoa seeds are considered as superfoods. There are many reasons for its huge popularity one being it is gluten free. The seeds provides the essential fiber and protein for vegetarians. The bland taste of quinoa absorbs all the indian masalas in this pilaf so perfectly as you have never thought. The easiness with which it is cooked to cute pearls with tails attached makes it one of the visually appealing seeds on the plate. Give it a try …
Ingredients
Quinoa – 2 cups
Water – 4 cups
Salt as needed
Oil – 2 tsp
For vegetable masala
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Cinnamon – 1 inch piece
Cardamon- 3 nos
Cloves – 3 nos
Ginger, chopped- 1 tbsp
Garlic, chopped – 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder- 1 tsp
Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
Onion, chopped – 1 1/4 cup
Carrot, chopped – 1 cup
Beans, chopped – 1 cup
Green peas – 1 cup
Tomato, chopped – 1 cup
Method
Wash quinoa and drain any water. In a nonstick pan, place 4 cups of water, oil, salt, and turmeric powder. Allow it to boil. When the water reaches a boil, add quinoa. Close with a lid and cook on medium heat. Stir occasionally. When water is all dried out, switch off the stove. Keep the cooked quinoa aside. When quinoa is cooked, you can see a tail attached to quinoa.
Heat oil or ghee in a nonstick pan. Allow cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom to splutter. Add cumin seeds. Add ginger, and garlic. Saute well. Now add onion. When onion turns light brown in color, add vegetables. Mix well. Now add chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Close the lid and cook in low flame for 2 minutes. Now add cooked quinoa and mix well. Quinoa pilaf is ready to be served.
A glutenfree one pot meal ! Lovely recipe Beena !
Delicious looking 🙂 gluten free too !
Quinoa – totally agree its superfood but we, love our super rice. I'm sure this recipe is applicable for rice as well for the good flavours.
That's really a tempting rice dish Beena dear..
Healthy and very delicious!
Looks so yummy and nutritious. Healthy share
I have heard that it is very healthy and nutritious, could not find it in Pune. ..it looks so delicious. If I get it ,will surely make it
very healthy treat!
Very healthy and yummy! I love quinoa 🙂
really temping
I have not had the courage to pick up quinoa yet, since I am not sure how it would accepted especially since I had a cold response to couscous… whatever said, that pulao looks so delicious and tempting…
Healthy and tasty pulao 🙂 love it
never tried quinoa…but this is a protein packed one pot meal
Looks really tempting comfy meal!
Love to try!
Always thought of picking a packet of these , will try soon
And your dish is soo tempting too
Looks delicious very nice healthy bowl, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning, featuring and tweeting.
Healthy Pulao.. Love this version!!