Nutrela Quinoa Pulao

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed

• 1/2 cup Nutrella soaked in hot water for 15-20 minutes and drained

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1 tomato, finely chopped

• 1 carrot, diced

• 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)

• 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

• 1 bell pepper (capsicum), diced

• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1-inch piece ginger, grated

• 2 green chilies, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 2-3 green cardamom pods

• 4-5 cloves

• 1 bay leaf

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 1 teaspoon garam masala

• Salt, to taste

• 2 cups water or vegetable broth

• 2 tablespoons oil

• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1.      Prepare the Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain. Set aside.

2.      Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

3.      Add Vegetables: Add chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies to the pan. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.

4.      Cook Vegetables: Add diced carrots, bell pepper, green peas, and corn kernels to the pan. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

5.      Add Spices: Stir in turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well to coat the vegetables with the spices.

6.      Add Quinoa and Nutrella: Add rinsed quinoa and drained Nutrella to the pan. Stir to combine with the vegetables and spices.

7.      Cook Pulao: Pour water or vegetable broth into the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and all the liquid is absorbed.