Quinoa Biryani

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Rajma &
Quinoa Biryani
: A High-Protein Twist To Comfort Food

Name: Rajma & ~Quinoa Biryani~: A High-Protein Twist To Comfort Food
Total time: 53 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For Cooking Quinoa and Rajma:; ½ cup Quinoa (uncooked); 1 cup Water (for cooking quinoa); ½ cup Rajma (kidney beans), soaked overnight and boiled until soft; ¼ teaspoon Salt; For the Biryani Base:; 1 tablespoon Ghee; ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds; 1 Bay leaf; 2 Cloves; 2 Green cardamom; 1 small piece Cinnamon stick; 1 large Onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste; 1 large Tomato, finely chopped; 1 Green chilli, slit; ½ teaspoon Red chilli powder; ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder; ½ teaspoon Coriander powder; ½ teaspoon Garam masala; ¾ teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste); 2 tablespoons Yoghurt (whisked); 2 tablespoons Mint leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, chopped; 1 teaspoon Lemon juice; ¼ cup Water; For Garnish:; 2 tablespoons Fried onions; for topping Fresh coriander leaves

53 mins

Cooking Time

Intermediate

Difficulty

Ingredients

Diet

Rajma & quinoa biryani brings together traditional flavours with a nutritious twist. Each bite combines tender rajma, aromatic spices, and quinoa’s light texture for a balanced, fragrant dish. The slow-simmered masala creates depth while the layering captures the comfort of biryani without being heavy on the stomach.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

For Cooking Quinoa and Rajma:

½ cupQuinoa (uncooked)

1 cupWater (for cooking quinoa)

½ cup Rajma (kidney beans), soaked overnight and boiled until soft

¼ teaspoonSalt

For the Biryani Base:

1 tablespoonGhee

½ teaspoonCumin seeds

1Bay leaf

2Cloves

2Green cardamom

1 small pieceCinnamon stick

1 largeOnion, thinly sliced

1 teaspoonGinger-garlic paste

1 largeTomato, finely chopped

1Green chilli, slit

½ teaspoonRed chilli powder

¼ teaspoonTurmeric powder

½ teaspoonCoriander powder

½ teaspoonGaram masala

¾ teaspoonSalt (adjust to taste)

2 tablespoonsYoghurt (whisked)

2 tablespoonsMint leaves, chopped

2 tablespoonsFresh coriander leaves, chopped

1 teaspoonLemon juice

¼ cupWater

For Garnish:

2 tablespoonsFried onions

for toppingFresh coriander leaves

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Cook the Quinoa

Rinse quinoa thoroughly under running water to remove its natural saponin coating. In a saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low heat for 12–15 minutes until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.

Description - Step 3

Prepare the Biryani Masala Base

Heat the ghee in a deep pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Once they crackle, add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant. Add chopped tomato and slit green chilli; cook till the tomatoes soften. Mix in turmeric, chilli, coriander powder, and salt, and cook till the masala releases ghee from the sides.

Step 1

Cook the Quinoa

15 minutes

Step 2

Prepare the Rajma

20 minutes

Step 3

Prepare the Biryani Masala Base

10 minutes

Step 4

Combine Rajma and Quinoa

5 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Serve in a brass handi or deep bowl, topped with fried onions and mint.

Pairing Instructions

Add a side of mint raita and papad to complete the meal.

Garnishing Instructions

Sprinkle lemon juice and fresh coriander just before serving.

Quinoa Biryani

Rajma &
Quinoa Biryani
: A High-Protein Twist To Comfort Food

Ingredients

Follow
Directions

Description - Step 1

Cook the Quinoa

Description - Step 2

Prepare the Rajma

Description - Step 3

Prepare the Biryani Masala Base

Description - Step 4

Combine Rajma and Quinoa

Description - Step 5

Rest and Garnish

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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Description - Step 1

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