Golden Lentil And Quinoa Pulao Recipe

About this recipe

A fragrant one-pot dish combining protein-rich lentils and quinoa with aromatic spices, perfect for a wholesome dinner.

Ingredients

• - Forest Whole Foods Organic White Quinoa
• 1 Kg Red Onion 1kg
• 500 G Fresh Vine Tomato 500g
• - Ginger - 100g
• 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
• - Cofresh Whole Green Chilli 350g
• - Jalpur Cumin Seeds
• 100 g Wijaya Coriander Seeds 100G
• - Freshskin Beauty Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
• 400 g Trs Turmeric Powder 400G
• - Jalpur Coriander Powder Dhana Powder
• 45G Natco Cinnamon Sticks, 45G
• - Schwartz Whole Cloves
• 400G Whole Chickpeas In Water

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the quinoa and split yellow lentils under cold water until water runs clear.
2. 2. Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat and add cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves; sauté until aromatic.
3. 3. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies to the pot; cook until the onions turn golden brown.
4. 4. Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and release their juices, about 5 minutes.
5. 5. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt; mix well and let the spices bloom for 1-2 minutes.
6. 6. Add the rinsed quinoa and lentils to the pot and stir to coat them with the spices.
7. 7. Pour in water and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
8. 8. Let the pulao simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the quinoa and lentils are tender and the water is absorbed.
9. 9. Remove from heat and let the pulao rest for 5 minutes before fluffing it gently with a fork.
10. 10. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve warm.