Spicy Channa Quinoa (Instant Pot)
I am here to share a recipe for a spicy concoction that will leave you feeling full with just a small serving. That's the power of the protein-packed grain Quinoa! What's even better is that the recipe has Chana dal a.k.a Garbanzo beans to add to the protein content.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 cup Garbanzo beans or chickpeas
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 4 cloves
- 1 cinnamon
- 1 bay leaves
- 2- star anise
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt
- 1 medium size onion (red or white)
- ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoon Minced ginger and garlic ( use ¼ inch ginger & 1 garlic cloves)
Instructions
- Add oil to inner pot in saute setting and as the oil heats up, add cumin seeds.
- Shortly thereafter, add the following spices and saute lightly: Bay leaves, Cinnamon, Cloves and star anise.
- Follow up with minced ginger and garlic while stirring constantly for a minute.
- Now add onions and saute them for at least a minute.
- Add tomatoes and continue to stir for a minute.
- Add all the powdered spices and saute well for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the canned garbanzo beans and salt.
- Add the rinsed quinoa and water in the right proportion as noted in the ingredients list. Stir well.
- Close the lid of the instant pot and turn the steam release handle to sealing position. Press pressure cooking setting and set the time for 2 minutes.
- When time is up open the lid using natural release.
- Add roasted cashews and mix well.
- Spicy Chana Quinoa is ready! Serve warm with a side of cold orange juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal