Quinoa Chickpea Biryani

Name: Quinoa Chickpea Biryani
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish; 1 bay leaf; 1 ½ tsp fennel seeds; 10–12 green cardamom pods; 2 black cardamom pods; 1 tsp peppercorn; 1 Tbsp cinnamon; 1 Tbsp cloves; 4 Tbsp coriander seeds; ½ tsp nutmeg; ¼ cup quinoa; ¾ cup water; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 green cardamom pods; 2 cloves; 2 red onions, sliced and divided; 1 tsp Biryani Masala; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp fresh minced ginger; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; ¾ cup low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; ¼ cup chopped fresh mint

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:25min

Biryani is a traditional Indian dish that is very popular throughout South Asia and around the world. It is typically prepared with rice, but in this delicious WFPB version of the dish, we use quinoa.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:05:11 GMT