Indian Quinoa with Figs and Cardamom Recipe
Ingredients
| Olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Onions | 2 | |
| Garlic | 4 Clove (5gm) | |
| Pepper red | 1 To taste | |
| Cauliflower - 1/2 head, florets | ||
| Carrots | 4 | |
| Quinoa | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Cardamom pods - 4 | ||
| Cumin | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Black pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Water | 3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Dried figs | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Cashew and peanuts for garnish | ||
Directions
MAKING
1. In a large skillet add olive oil and warm it.
2. Add garlic, onions and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes till the onions get tender.
3. Combine quinoa, cumin, salt, pepper, carrots, cardamom pods and cauliflower. Stir 5 minutes.
4. Add water and let it simmer, keeping the skillet covered for 10 minutes.
5. Turn the heat off.
6. Add figs. Cover the skillet.
7. Let the quinoa stand for at least 10 minutes. Check if well cooked.
SERVING
8. Serve Indian Quinoa With Figs And Cardamom garnished with peanuts and cashew pieces.
1. In a large skillet add olive oil and warm it.
2. Add garlic, onions and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes till the onions get tender.
3. Combine quinoa, cumin, salt, pepper, carrots, cardamom pods and cauliflower. Stir 5 minutes.
4. Add water and let it simmer, keeping the skillet covered for 10 minutes.
5. Turn the heat off.
6. Add figs. Cover the skillet.
7. Let the quinoa stand for at least 10 minutes. Check if well cooked.
SERVING
8. Serve Indian Quinoa With Figs And Cardamom garnished with peanuts and cashew pieces.
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