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Stovetop Quinoa Pilaf

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Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for 30–60 seconds, rubbing the grains gently with your hands.

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

  • 1 tbsp — ghee or oil
  • 1 whole — bay leaf
  • 1 tsp — cumin seeds
  • 3 whole — green cardamom pods
  • 1 whole — 4 cloves
  • 1 inch — cinnamon stick
  • 6 whole — black peppercorns
  • 1 whole — green chili pepper, diced
  • 1 cup — onion, diced
  • 4 cloves — garlic, minced
  • 1 inch — ginger, grated
  • ½ tsp — turmeric
  • 1 tsp — red chili powder or paprika
  • ½ tsp — garam masala
  • ¼ tsp — salt
  • 2 cups — mixed vegetables
  • 2 whole — medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup — quinoa, rinsed
  • 1¼ cup — water
  • ½ whole — lemon, juiced
  • ¼ cup — cilantro, chopped (for garnish)