Quinoa Pulao (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Quinoa Pulao (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

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Quinoa Pulao is a quick and satisfying one-pot meal that can be made in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. It’s a flavorful blend of quinoa and mixed vegetables, with Indian spices adding warmth and depth. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and protein-rich, it’s a wholesome twist on traditional pulao.

👥 4 servings 🍽️ Main Course, Side Dish ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes 🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes 🌍 Indian 📖 https://pipingpotcurry.com/instant-pot-quinoa-pilaf

🥘 Ingredients

  • ?lemon (juiced, optional, juiced, optional)
    1
  • cilantro
  • garam masala
    1 tsp
  • garlic (minced, minced)
    8 cloves
  • ghee or oil
    2 tbsp
  • ginger (grated, grated)
    1 inch, 1 inch
  • green chili pepper (diced, diced)
    1-2, 1-2
  • ground turmeric
    1 tsp
  • kashmiri red chili powder
    2 tsp
  • mixed vegetables
    2 cups, 2 cups
  • onion (diced, diced)
    2
  • quinoa
    1 cup, 1 cup
  • salt
    2 tsp
  • water
    1 1/4 cup, 1 1/2 cup, 1 1/4 cup

🍳 Cookware

  • instant pot
  • pan
  1. 1
    Heat the instant pot in Sauté mode and add ghee or oil . Add green chili pepper , onion , ginger , and garlic . Sauté for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes until the onions are lightly golden.
    ghee or oil: 1 tbsp, green chili pepper: 1-2 (diced), onion: 1 (diced), ginger: 1 inch (grated), garlic: 4 cloves (minced)
  2. 2
    Add ground turmeric , kashmiri red chili powder , garam masala , and salt and give a stir. Then add mixed vegetables .
    ground turmeric: 1/2 tsp, kashmiri red chili powder: 1 tsp, garam masala: 1/2 tsp, salt: 1 tsp, mixed vegetables: 2 cups
  3. 3
    Add quinoa , water , and mix well. Close the lid with the vent in sealing position.
    quinoa: 1 cup, water: 1 1/4 cup
  4. 4
    Change the instant pot setting to pressure cook mode at high pressure for ⏱️ 2 minutes . After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.
  5. 5
    After you open the instant pot, mix the juice of ?lemon and garnish with cilantro (to garnish). Serve hot with yogurt or raita.
    ?lemon: 1/2 (juiced, optional), cilantro
  6. 6
    Follow the same steps as the instant pot method for the stovetop pressure cooker method. Add water for this method. Pressure cook for ⏱️ 1 whistle on medium-high flame. Then let the pressure release naturally.
    water: 1 1/2 cup
  7. 7
    Heat a pan on medium-high heat. Then add ghee or oil . Add the whole spices and let them sauté for a minute.
    ghee or oil: 1 tbsp
  8. 8
    Add green chili pepper , onion , ginger , and garlic . Sauté for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes until the onions are lightly golden. Add ground turmeric , kashmiri red chili powder , garam masala , and salt and give a stir.
    green chili pepper: 1-2 (diced), onion: 1 (diced), ginger: 1 inch (grated), garlic: 4 cloves (minced), ground turmeric: 1/2 tsp, kashmiri red chili powder: 1 tsp, garam masala: 1/2 tsp, salt: 1 tsp
  9. 9
    Then add mixed vegetables , quinoa , and water . Stir it all well and let it come to a boil. Now reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Let the quinoa cook for about ⏱️ 12-14 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
    mixed vegetables: 2 cups, quinoa: 1 cup, water: 1 1/4 cup
  10. 10
    Let it rest for ⏱️ 5 minutes , then open the lid and add the juice of ?lemon . Garnish with cilantro (to garnish). Serve hot with yogurt or raita.
    ?lemon: 1/2 (juiced, optional), cilantro