Quinoa Brown Rice and Vegetable Pulao Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Quinoa Brown Rice Pilaf, place a heavy bottom pan on medium heat

Step 2: Add a teaspoon of oil or ghee

Step 3: Once it is medium hot, add onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies and fennel seeds

Step 4: Saute them for a minute

Step 5: Add the chopped vegetables - cauliflower, potato, carrot, green beans and green peas

Step 6: Saute the vegetables on medium flame for about 5-7 minutes until they soften

Step 7: Add garam masala powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder and salt to taste

Step 8: Grate ginger and garlic to it

Step 9: After a minute add the chopped green chilli

Step 10: Add 2 cups boiling water and coconut milk

Step 11: Mix all the ingredients well and bring the mixture to a boil

Step 12: Once the water comes to a boil, turn the heat to medium

Step 13: At this stage, drain the soaked rice

Step 14: Add quinoa and rice into the boiling mixture, turn the heat to low, cover the pan and cook on low heat until all the water is absorbed and Quinoa Brown Rice Pilaf is cooked

Step 15: At this stage, the quinoa and rice should be perfectly cooked

Step 16: Once done, turn off the heat and allow it to remain covered for about 5 to 10 minutes before you can serve

Step 17: Once ready, open and fluff it up with a fort and transfer the Quinoa Brown Rice Pilaf in a serving plate

Step 18: Stir it with freshly chopped coriander and lemon juice and serve

Step 19: Serve Quinoa Brown Rice Pilaf with Burani Raita Recipe (Garlic Based Yogurt) or Mint And Pomegranate Raita Recipe for a comforting weeknight dinner or lunch