Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup Quinoa (rinsed)
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 1 Onion (small, diced)
  • 1/2 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 tablespoon Ginger (minced)
  • 2 cups Mixed vegetables ((green peas, carrots, green beans) I used frozen)
  • 1.25 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • Cilantro (to garnish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne or Red Chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instruction

  • Start the pressure cooker in Saute mode and let it heat. Once it is hot, add oil and cumin seeds.
  • After they start to splutter, add onions, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the spices and mixed vegetables. Stir and let them cook for a minute. 
  • Add quinoa, water and mix well. Close lid with vent in sealing position. 
  • Change instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 2 minutes. After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.
  • After you open the instant pot, mix the juice of one lemon and garnish with cilantro.
  • Serve hot with yogurt or raita.