Spiced Lentil Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

About this recipe

A fragrant and nutritious pilaf combining protein-rich lentils and fluffy quinoa, infused with warm spices and fresh herbs for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• - Forest Whole Foods Organic White Quinoa
• 1 Kg Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), 1Kg
• 1 Kg Red Onion 1kg
• 500 G Fresh Vine Tomato 500g
• 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
• - Ginger - 100g
• 100 g Wijaya Coriander Seeds 100G
• - Jalpur Cumin Seeds
• 400 g Trs Turmeric Powder 400G
• - Jalpur Coriander Powder Dhana Powder
• - Rajah Whole Red Chillies
• - Ktc Vegetable Oil
• 400G Whole Chickpeas In Water

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the quinoa and red lentils thoroughly under running water and set them aside.
2. 2. Finely chop the onion, tomato, garlic, and ginger to prepare for cooking.
3. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan and toast cumin seeds until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
4. 4. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until they are golden and fragrant.
5. 5. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
6. 6. Sprinkle turmeric, coriander, and red chili powder into the mix, stirring to combine evenly.
7. 7. Add the rinsed red lentils and quinoa to the pan, mixing them thoroughly with the spices.
8. 8. Pour in the water and season with salt, then bring to a boil over medium heat.
9. 9. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 20 minutes until the quinoa and lentils are tender.
10. 10. Remove the lid and fluff the pilaf gently with a fork to mix everything evenly.
11. 11. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve warm.