Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Quinoa Pulav

I know this is not a rice item but i have put it in the category of "rice varieties" because pulav is basically a rice item, however i have replaced the rice with quinoa here.
This makes the pulav little more nutritious.



Ingredients :

  • Quinoa - 1 cup
  • Onion - 1 medium
  • Green Chili - 1 or to taste
  • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
  • Mixed vegetables or your choice - 1 cup or as desired. ( example : carrots, beans, peas, corn, potato, broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper etc)
  • Cinnamon Stick - 1 inch
  • Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Bay Leaf - 1
  • Star Anise - 1
  • Mint Leaves - a few
  • Garam Masala or Pulav Masala - 1 tsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Oil - 2 tbsp
Directions
  • Cook quinoa and keep aside. Click here for the directions to cook quinoa
  • Heat oil in a wok, splutter cumin seeds. Add cinnamon stick, bay leaf and star anise.
  • Add sliced onions and saute. Add ginger garlic paste and saute. Add slit chili.
  • Add all the chopped vegetables and cook till tender.
  • Add salt, garam masala ( or pulav masala ). Tear mint leaves with hand and throw in. 
  • Add cooked quinoa and mix well.
  • Adjust salt and seve hot with onion tomato raita.