Quinoa Pulao with Roasted Corn ~ Day 49

  

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Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 3

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Ingredients:

• Organic Quinoa - 1 cup
• Roasted corn - 3/4 cup (I used Trader Joe's frozen roasted corn)
• Onion - 1, sliced
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Ginger - 2 tsp, grated
• Garlic - 1 tsp, minced
• Bay leaf - 2
• Cinnamon - 1 stick
• Cloves - 3
• Green cardamom - 2
• Green chilies - 3, slit
• Garam masala - 1 tsp
• Coriander leaves / Cilantro and Mint leaves - 2 tbsp each, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Oil + Ghee - 1 tbsp each
• Water - 2 to 2 and 1/2 cups

Method:

1. Heat oil and ghee in a deep wide skillet.  Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.  Fry for 10 seconds.
2. Add the sliced onion, green chilies, ginger and garlic.  Saute for 3 minutes over medium heat.
3. Add the roasted corn, garam masla and mint leaves.  Saute for 2 minutes.
4. Add the quinoa and mix well.  Add 2 cups of water and salt.  Bring it to boil.
5. Cover and cook over low heat until the quinoa is soft and fluffy, about 15 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat and add coriander leaves and gently mix with a fork.
7. Serve hot with raita or any gravy.