Quinoa Biryani Pilaf
Surabhi Sehgal
My heathy and delicious version of Biryani made with Quinoa. A must must try!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
- 1½ Cup Quinoa
- 3 Cup Water
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 3-4 Bay leaf
- 5-6 Peppercorn
- 3-4 Cloves
- 2-3 Cardamom Pods
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 2 tbsp Fried Onion
- 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic
- Green Chillies To taste
- 2 tbsp Hung Curd
- Salt To taste
- Saffron Few Strands
- 1 tbsp Silvered Pistachios
- 1 tbsp Silvered Almonds
- 2 tbsp Raisins
- ¼ tbsp Garam Masala
Add ghee to a hot pan
Add cumin
Add the whole spices and cook for a minute till fragrant
Add ginger garlic paste and cook till light brown
Add fried onions
Add hung Curd
Cook on a low flame until the oil is released
Add the quinoa, water and salt
Add slit green chillies
Add garam masala
Cover and cook for about 25 minutes.
Once ready, add saffron, pistachios, raisins and almonds.
Serve with yogurt or any raita of your choice.
Enjoy!
Keyword biryani, indian cuisine, indian food, pilaf, quinoa