Quinoa Pulao with Mixed Vegetables

Ingredients list for Quinoa Pulao with Mixed Vegetables

• 1½ clove Quinoa soaked for 15-20 minutes
• 1 medium Carrot peeled, cut into diamonds and blanched
• 6-8 baby corn cut into diamonds and blanched
• 1 small head Broccoli florets separated and blanched
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 4-5 Black peppercorns
• 3-4 Cloves
• 3 tablespoons Yogurt
• to taste Salt
• as required mixed micro greens

Method

1. Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds, peppercorns and cloves and sauté till fragrant. Add quinoa, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add yogurt and mix. Add salt, mix and cook on high heat for 3-4 minutes or till mixture dries.
3. Add 3 cups water, mix and bring to boil. Cover and cook till quinoa is done.
4. Heat remaining ghee in another non-stick pan. Add carrot, baby corn and broccoli, toss and cook for 1 minute.
5. Place a medium size cookie cutter in the center of a serving platter. Put cooked quinoa into the cookie cutter and place sautéed vegetables and micro greens on top. Remove the cookie cutter carefully.
6. Serve hot.