VEGETABLE QUINOA / QUINOA PULAO

INGREDIENTS
1 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cup water
1 large finely chopped onion
1 large finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup corn or any vegetable of choice
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi powder)
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cinnamon stick (dalchini)
1-2 cloves (laung)
salt and chilli to taste


METHOD

Wash quinoa 5-6 times and soak in water for 30 minutes.

In a pan, heat some oil, add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick and cloves, saute for a minute, add chopped onions. Let onion turn golden in colour.

Add all the veggies, salt, red chilli, coriander powder, haldi powder. Give a good mix, add soaked quinoa and water.


Cover with lid and let it simmer on low flame for around 20-25 minutes or till water is completely absorbed.

Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve with curd or dal.


IF YOU WANT TO SERVE IT TO TODDLER ADD 1/2 CUP MORE WATER, IT WILL BECOME LIKE KHICHDI.

Pictorial: 
 






1.  Wash quinoa at least 5-6 times and soak in water for 30 minutes.

2. Heat some oil in large pan, add cumin powder, cinnamon sticks and cloves.

3. Add chopped onions and sauté till golden in colour.

4. Now goes vegetables.

5. Spices and salt.

6. Add quinoa and water.

7. Cover with lid and let it simmer on low flame for 20-25 minutes.

8. It's done.

9. Serve with curd or dal.

10. A closer look!