Easy Quinoa Biryani

Easy Quinoa Biryani made with quinoa for a fresh variation! Here’s the interesting twist: quinoa is used in place of rice. This quinoa biryani is therefore great for everyone because it is fiber-rich, protein-rich, gluten-free, and healthful.

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Course: Entrée, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Easy Quinoa Biryani

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 157kcal

Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger grated
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 cardamom pods
1 medium tomato chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 cup mixed vegetables
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup Mint leaves

Instructions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add onions, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, and green cardamom.
Cook until onion is soft, about 3-5 minutes
Add tomato, and remaining spices, turmeric and garam masala.
Let the masala cook until the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add in the vegetables and let them cook with the masala until they are nice and soft.
Once the veggie masala is ready, sprinkle cilantro leaves, green chilies, and mint, as we do traditionally in biryani.
Top it off with cooked quinoa and let it cook on low flame until the flavors amalgamate for 8-10 minutes.
Serve

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