Curry Flavoured Quinoa Bowl (Plant-Based) ???? Blending Traditional Indian and South American Cuisine
Today, quinoa from South America and Asian curry are both rising in popularity globally and it was inevitable that these two ingredients would blend for something spectacular, and perhaps a new tradition.
I’ll be sharing a curry-flavored quinoa bowl that you can have for lunch or dinner!
The curry and quinoa will be enhanced with roasted almond and pine nuts, and the usual mix of onion, garlic, turmeric, coriander, and other herbs and spices will be tempered with sweet raisins.
Best of all, this filling dish is completely vegan, nutrient-dense, and will provide you with plant-based proteins and healthy fats!
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▶️ INGREDIENTS for Quinoa Recipes: (2 to 3 servings)
1 cup/190g Quinoa (soaked for about 30 minutes)
2 to 3 Tbsp Olive oil
1 cup / 140g Onion
1 Tbsp Garlic - finely chopped (3 to 4 garlic cloves)
1/2 Tsp Turmeric
1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin
1/2 Tsp Ground Coriander
1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
Salt to taste (I have added total 1 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt)
1 cup / 140g Carrots
1/2 cup / 70g Frozen Green Peas (If you are using Raw Peas then add it along with the carrots)
1 cup / 240ml Water (If you like your quinoa cooked a bit soft then add 1+1/4 cup / 300ml of water)
✅???? (NOTE - Sometimes one batch of Quinoa is dried than the other so may require more water to cook. SO ADJUST ACCORDINGLY)
Garnish:
1/4 cup / 35g Almonds (Toasted)
1/4 cup / 35g Pine nut (toasted) or nuts/seeds of choice
1/4 cup /35g Raisins - very finely chopped
1/3 cup / 15g Parsley
Lemon juice to taste (I have added 1 tablespoon)
Drizzle of Olive Oil (Optional) - use a good quality olive oil, I have added organic cold pressed Olive oil
▶️ METHOD:
Start by thoroughly washing the quinoa until the water runs clear and then let it soak in water for about 30 minutes.
Dry roast the chopped almonds for about 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat and then add pine nuts and roast for another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside for later.
Wipe the pan clean and add cooking oil, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Adding salt to onion will release it's moisture and help it cook faster so please don’t skip it. Fry the onion on medium-high heat until it just starts to caramelize.
Once the onion has started, reduce the heat to medium or low (depending on the heat of your stove). Add the finely chopped garlic and continue to fry for a minute or until fragrant. Then add spices (Turmeric, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Cayenne Pepper) and mix well. Right away add the carrots, soaked quinoa, salt and water to the pan. Bring the water to a rapid simmer and then reduce the heat to low and cook it covered for about 20 to 25 minutes. (It took me 20 minutes to cook the quinoa on my stove).
Uncover and add the frozen peas and turn off the heat. Mix well. Please note, if you are using fresh uncooked peas then add it to the pan along with the carrots.
Add the parsley, raisins, lemon juice and drizzle of olive oil to finish. Check for seasoning and add salt if needed. Ready to serve. This can be eaten both warm and cold.
▶️ IMPORTANT TIPS:
???? Thoroughly wash the quinoa, this will get rid of any impurities/gunk/bitterness and will give a cleaner taste to the quinoa
???? Adding salt to onion will release it's moisture and will help it cook faster so please don’t skip it
???? If you are using RAW Peas then add it to the pan along with the carrots
???? Turn the heat to medium-low to low before adding the garlic and spices. This will prevent them from burning
✅???? Sometimes one batch of quinoa is dried than the other so may require more liquid to cook. SO ADJUST THE WATER QUANTITY ACCORDINGLY
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1. RINSE the quinoa for 30-45 seconds. This is very important to remove any bitterness from the quinoa and remove any naturally-occurring saponins.
2. The perfect ratio of quinoa to water/broth is 1 to 2, meaning for 1 cup dry quinoa, you need to cook it in 2 cups water/broth.
3. The MAGIC cooking method is to cook the quinoa on the stove UNCOVERED. Once the quinoa has absorbed all of the water, remove the pot from the heat, THEN COVER IT for 5 minutes, so that it steams in the pot. This is when the quinoa essentially pop open! Remove the cover and fluff!
Basic Quinoa Recipe—makes 6 servings, 1/2 cup/serving
1 cup dried quinoa
2 cups water/broth
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00:00 Intro
00:47 Washing Quinoa
02:13 Quinoa : Water Ratio
03:23 Cooking Quinoa
04:14 Resting and Fluffing Quinoa
05:42 Storing Quinoa
06:46 Crispy Quinoa
1.5 cups of quinoa
1.75 cups water for instant pot or a rice cooker (2 cups of water for a regular pot)
2 tsp Diamond Crystal Kosher (or 1 tsp table salt)
Put quinoa into a pot you plan to use to cook it and cover with lots of cold water (this is not the measured water). Agitate with your hand and drain well through a fine mesh sieve. Repeat until the water is no longer soapy looking. Return quinoa to the pot and add the right amount of water for your kind of pot. Add the salt.
Instant pot or rice cooker: Seal the pot. Press the Rice button. Turn off “Keep Warm”. Let the cycle run and wait for the pressure to drop naturally. I set my timer for 1 hour after pressing the Rice button to make sure my quinoa is thoroughly rested.
Regular pot: Set over high heat and bring to a boil uncovered. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 min. Take off heat. Don’t uncover. Let rest for 20 min.
Fluffing quinoa:
Rake the quinoa with a fork gently starting with the top layer and gradually working your way down. If you encounter any sticking. Cover quinoa with a paper towel and let it cool an extra 15-30 minutes. Then continue to gently rake with a fork until all the grains separate.
Storing quinoa:
Cool quinoa completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze. Use in salads cold or rewarm in a pan on moderate heat with some butter or olive oil.
Crispy quinoa:
Cook, cool, and fluff quinoa as described above. Put just enough quinoa into a cast iron or non-stick skillet to create a very thin layer (a 12 inch skillet holds 150g of cooked quinoa comfortably). Add 1 tsp olive oil and rub into quinoa with your hands to help separate the grains. Set over moderate heat and cook until quinoa starts to steam. Once you see steam, you have to stir very often (roughly every minute). For the first 10 minutes, you shouldn’t see any color. Somewhere between 10 and 20 minute mark your quinoa should start to brown. Cook until it feels completely dry, crispy, and brown. Cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.
Before serving, toss with the seasoning of your choice. It’s good to include something acidic (lemon juice, lime juice, pomegranate molasses, or some vinegar), something aromatic (za’atar, smoked paprika, etc), olive oil, and salt.
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