Vegetable Quinoa biryani is an easy ,healthy one pot dish you can make with quinoa ,vegetables and biryani masala.It’s quick to make, cooks at lightning speed in my Instant Pot, so a big lunchbox favorite in my family!
Quinoa is one of the worlds healthiest wonder grain that is a complete protein and it contains heart-healthy fats, a good amount of fiber and folic acid. Along with it i have added broccoli ,cauliflower ,carrot ,green beans and paneer which are a great source of protein ,fiber and vitamins.This meal is rich in fiber and help avoid unwanted cravings especially if you are on a diet.
Today i have prepared the dish in Instant Pot ,If you don’t have the Instant Pot, use a regular pressure cooker and follow the same steps.This can be prepared on stove top pan too.
TIPS & VARIATIONS TO MAKE PERFECT VEG QUINOA BIRYANI
- I usually use Manual /Pressure Cook mode for cooking quinoa.It works perfectly and also takes less time. If you are in a hurry ,atleast give some time, about 5 minutes, before you release the pressure manually (5 minutes NPR).
- Soaking quinoa is not mandatory.In this recipe i dint soak the quinoa.But if you have time you can soak for 15-20 minutes and reduce water by 1/4 cup.
- Always keep an eye on the time and do not overcook. quinoa should not be mushy ,i like quinoa to be perfectly cooked and separated.
- In this recipe, I have used fresh vegetables. But you can also use frozen vegetables too.
- I kept the spices mild, you can add more spices as per your preference.
- Vegans replace ghee with oil and replace paneer with tofu.
- Adding roasted cashew nuts, raisins, ghee in the end enhances the taste of Biryani a lot more.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH VEG QUINOA BIRYANI?
Vegetable Quinoa Biryani can be served with cucumber raita and pickle.But it can be served with any kurma as well.
You can also try my other Instant Pot recipes like
- Instant pot Quinoa Bisibelebath
- Instant Pot Quinoa Pulao
- Instant pot Chickpea/Chole Biryani
- Instant pot Ghee Rice
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Vegetable Quinoa biryani is an easy ,healthy one pot dish you can make with quinoa ,vegetables and biryani masala.
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups Mixed Veggies(Carrots, Beans,Cauliflower and broccoli)
- 1/2 cup paneer(cottage cheese) ,optional
- 1 medium onion ,thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 green chilles ,slit into half
- 2 tbsp mint (pudina) leaves
- 2 tbsp cilantro (coriander leaves)
- 1 tsp cumin (jeera)
- 1.5 tbsp Biryani masala powder I use Shakti Biryani Powder mix. Adjust based on your spice level; see 'notes' for substitute
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1/4
tsp
turmeric powder
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1/2
tsp
red chilli powder
- 2 tbsp
- 1.25 cups water
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
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Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil or ghee and once it's hot add cumin (jeera).When cumin seeds begin to sizzle, add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 30 seconds.
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Then add sliced onions ,green chilli and saute for 2-3 minutes until they turn soft and light brown in color – stir regularly.
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Add mixed vegetables, paneer ,mint ,coriander leaves and cook for a minute.
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Then add rinsed quinoa, biryani masala powder ,turmeric powder ,red chilli powder ,salt and water and mix everything well .Adjust seasoning at this stage.
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Press CANCEL button on Instant Pot.Close the lid on the pot, and turn valve from VENTING to SEALING position.Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 2 minutes.
Wait for Natural Pressure Release(NPR) . (Wait until silver button on lid drops).BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM
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Remove lid away from you,Squeeze some lime juice .Vegetable Quinoa Biryani is ready.Serve with Raita or plain yogurt.
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Follow the process mentioned above until step 3 ie Add mixed vegetables ,paneer ,mint ,coriander leaves and cook for a minute.
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Add 1.5 cups of water, biryani masala powder ,turmeric powder ,red chilli powder ,salt and Mix well.Close the lid place a whistle and cook for 1 whistle on medium flame.
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After pressure has released naturally ,Fluff up the quinoa gently. Squeeze some lime juice
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Vegetable Quinoa Biryani is ready.Serve with Raita or plain yogurt.
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Follow the process mentioned above until step 3 ie Add mixed vegetables ,paneer ,mint ,coriander leaves and cook for a minute.
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Add 2 cups of water, biryani masala powder ,turmeric powder ,red chilli powder ,salt and Mix well.Let everything come to a boil.Then reduce the flame to low and tightly cover the vessel with a lid. Cook on very low flame until all the water has evaporated.Stir occasionally.
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Then switch off the flame and let it rest covered for at least 10 minutes.Fluff up the quinoa gently. Squeeze some lime juice
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Vegetable Quinoa Biryani is ready.Serve with Raita or plain yogurt.
1.Soaking quinoa is not mandatory.In this recipe i dint soak the rice.But if you have time you can soak for 15-20 minutes and reduce water by 1/4 cup.
2.You can use any vegetables of your choice like capsicum(bell pepper),sweet corn, mushrooms.Frozen vegetables can be used.
3.Substitute for Biryani Masala: 1 tbsp Garam Masala, 1 tsp Coriander Powder, 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder.
4. I kept the spices mild, you can add more spices as per your preference.
5.Vegans replace ghee with oil and replace paneer with tofu.
6.I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT
7.At the end, You can also add fried cashews, adds a nice taste and texture to the biryani.
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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