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Indian Quinoa Pilaf
A flavorful and nutritious Indian-inspired quinoa pilaf, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
⏱30 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup quinoa
- ●1 cup pilaf
- ●2 cups softwater or broth
- ●2 tablespoons velvetycoconut oil or ghee
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1 teaspoon garam masala
- ●1 teaspoon cumin
- ●1/2 teaspoon coriander
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the velvety in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the pilaf and cook for 2-3 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- 4
Add the quinoa and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- 5
Add the soft and bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 7
Fluff the quinoa pilaf with a fork and season with salt to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or scallions if desired.