Quinoa Pulao with Loaded Vegetables

Quinoa Pulao
Recipe for Quinoa Pulao with Loaded Vegetables. This is a vegan and a gluten free recipe. Recipe with step by step pictures and video.

This pulao made with quinoa is a total winner. Apart from its nutritional and health benefits, its so very delicious. I have made the quinoa pulao today in a pressure cooker. The same can be made in an instant pot too. Whatever you may be following – Counting calories, weight loss, healthy eating – this recipe is for you. Since the pulao is loaded with vegetables, you can enjoy your meal guilt free. I have used coconut milk for making the pulao a little rich. You can omit it if you do not want to use it and substitute it with vegetable stock or just plain water.

Here are things you can buy online for making this recipe
Quinoa
5 Liter Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
Heavy Duty Indian Mixie

Here is the video of how to make Quinoa Pulao

Here is the recipe for making Quinoa Pulao
There are different varieties of quinoa available in the market. I have used the white quinoa variety for making the pulao. Wash and soak the quinoa just before starting to cook.
Quinoa

Add all the ingredients listed under masala paste to a small mixie. Grind everything to a smooth paste. Set aside. While grinding, adjust the number of green chillies according to your taste. Green chillies are the only spice used for heat. So adjust accordingly.
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Heat oil in a pan and add in the bay leaves and star anise. Roast in oil for a few seconds till it becomes aromatic.
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Add in the finely chopped onions and the salt. Saute till the onions are soft and starting to brown.
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Add in the tomatoes and the masala paste. Cook until the tomatoes are mushy.
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Add in the mint leaves and coriander leaves. Saute for a minute till the leaves are wilted.
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Add in the veggies of your choice. I have loaded the pulao with about four cups of vegetables. You can add less if you prefer it that way. I like to add a lot of vegetables to my Quinoa Pulao. I have used vegetables like mushrooms, carrot, beans, green peas, sweet corn, potatoes and chayote (chow chow) today. The kind of vegetables you add and the amount of vegetables you add is totally upto you. Add in the coconut milk and water. We need a total of about 2.5 cups of liquid for the recipe. I have used 1.5 cups of quinoa today.
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Add in the lime juice. Let the mixture come to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, add in the drained quinoa.
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Cover the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles. Approximately about 7-8 minutes on medium flame. After the time, remove from heat and allow the pressure to settle. Wait for about 20 minutes before opening.
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Healthy and wholesome quinoa pulao loaded with vegetables is ready. You do not require anything else. This itself is a one pot complete meal. If you are feeling fancy, you can fry up some eggs and serve on the side.
Quinoa Pulao

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Quinoa Pulao with Loaded Vegetables

Recipe for Quinoa Pulao with Loaded Vegetables. This is a vegan and a gluten free recipe. Recipe with step by step pictures and video.

  • Total Time: 40m
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Masala Paste for Quinoa Pulao

2 cloves
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 cardamom
1/2 inch cinnamon
1 pod garlic
1 inch piece ginger
3 green chillies
1/4 cup water

Other Ingredients for Quinoa Pulao

1.5 cups quinoa
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 bay leaves
1 star anise
1 cup onions finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped
4 cups mixed vegetables
1 cup coconut milk
1.5 cups water
1 lime – juiced

Instructions

Wash and soak the quinoa just before starting to cook.

Add all the ingredients listed under masala paste to a small mixie. Grind everything to a smooth paste. Set aside.

Heat oil in a pan and add in the bay leaves and star anise. Roast in oil for a few seconds till it becomes aromatic. Add in the finely chopped onions and the salt. Saute till the onions are soft and starting to brown. Add in the tomatoes and the masala paste. Cook until the tomatoes are mushy. Add in the mint leaves and coriander leaves. Saute for a minute till the leaves are wilted.

Add in the veggies of your choice. I have loaded the pulao with about four cups of vegetables. You can add less if you prefer it that way. Add in the coconut milk and water. We need a total of about 2.5 cups of liquid for the recipe. I have used 1.5 cups of quinoa.

Add in the lime juice. Let the mixture come to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, add in the drained quinoa. Cover the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles. Approximately about 7-8 minutes on medium flame. After the time, remove from heat and allow the pressure to settle. Wait for about 20 minutes before opening.

Healthy and wholesome quinoa pulao loaded with vegetables is ready. You do not require anything else. This itself is a one pot complete meal. If you are feeling fancy, you can fry up some eggs and serve on the side.

  • Author: Suguna Vinodh
  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: 30m

Keywords: quinoa pulao

2 thoughts on “Quinoa Pulao with Loaded Vegetables”

  1. Thank you for the recipe, big fan! One question. With instant pot, the time to pressure cook would be 7-8 minutes? Or would that vary?

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