This spicy quinoa pulao with Indian flavors is made with quinoa rather than rice for added protein!
Prep
29 min
Cook
43 min
Servings
Difficulty
Hard
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
, jeera
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
, jeera
1.5 teaspoons ground coriander
, dhana
1.5 teaspoons chile powder
1 teaspoon minced ginger
0.75 teaspoons minced Thai chile pepper
0.25 teaspoons pav bhaji masala
0.25 teaspoons ground turmeric
, haldi
1 yellow onion
, diced
1 ½ vine-ripened tomatoes
, diced
4 cups finely chopped fresh spinach
3 cups water
1.5 cups uncooked quinoa
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
, or to taste
1 lemon
, cut into wedges
Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let sizzle for 30 seconds. Add garlic, ground cumin, coriander, chile powder, ginger, chile pepper, pav bhaji masala, and turmeric; saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in onion; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until the tomato smell goes away. Mix in spinach; cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Pour water and quinoa into the wok. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed, 8 to 12 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and lemon wedges.
Nutrition per serving
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