Golden Lentil And Quinoa Biryani Recipe

About this recipe

A fragrant and wholesome biryani made with protein-packed lentils and quinoa, infused with aromatic spices for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 100 g Lemon
• 900G Pomfret
• 200 g Table Salt
• 25 g Ginger Garlic Paste
• - Red Chilli Powder
• 500 Ml Champion Oil
• 100 g Quinoa
• 500 g Onion
• - Tomato Ketchup
• - Green Peas
• 250 g Carrot
• 200 ml Coconut Milk
• loose Ginger
• 100 g Garlic
• 100 g Jeera
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 45 g Garam Masala
• 100 g Salt
• - Coriander Powder
• 250g Green Chilli

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the quinoa and lentils thoroughly under running water and set aside.
2. 2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, letting them splutter for 30 seconds.
3. 3. Add finely chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and green chili, sautéing until golden brown.
4. 4. Stir in chopped tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, and garam masala, cooking for 5 minutes.
5. 5. Add the rinsed lentils and 250 ml of water, simmering until lentils are partially cooked.
6. 6. Mix in the quinoa, diced carrots, green peas, and coconut milk, stirring to combine.
7. 7. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and lentils are soft.
8. 8. Adjust salt to taste and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.