Vegan Quinoa Biryani Recipes

VEGAN QUINOA BIRYANI

Steps:

• Place quinoa in a mesh strainer, and rigorously rinse it under running water. Allow the water drain for a few minutes.
• Meanwhile start to heat up the stock and let it warm up Add in the cloves, mace, green cardamom, cinnamon, pepper corns and let it simmer.
• Take a medium pan and add 1 tsp oil, add in the quinoa and roast it until it looks almost dry.
• Now add the warmed up stock to the quinoa ( remove the spices) and bring this to a rolling boil.
• Cover and reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. Then switch off heat and let the quinoa rest for another 10 minutes before opening the lid.
• Heat the oil, add in the cumin and tejpatta, Add in the onion and saute until light in color.
• Add in ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant.. about one minute
• Add the veggies except peas and add the turmeric, cayenne, garam masala,coriander powder.Mix.
• Cook covered for 10 minutes on medium heat .
• Add in the salt and peas and cover and cook until veggies are slightly tender. Be sure to not cook them through at this point.
• Your quinoa should be rested and ready for this step.
• Simply add the quinoa as a top layer to the vegetables,layer with mint and cover.
• Cook on medium low heat for 10 minutes and allow it to rest for another 10 minutes before serving.
• Serve with a side of raita and don't forget the side of onions, lemons and green chillies.