Vegetable Quinoa Pulao - Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker & Stovetop Recipe

Step 1

Start the electric pressure cooker in Rice mode and increase the timing to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Let it heat initially for a minute.

Step 3

Add oil, whole spices and saute for 30 seconds.

Step 4

Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Now, add the spices, mixed vegetables and saute everything together for a minute.

Step 6

Add quinoa and saute again for a minute.

Step 7

Now, add water and mix well.

Step 8

Now, place the lid on top and place it in lock position with steam on.

Step 9

Let the quinoa cook and once the timer is off, it will go on warm.

Step 10

Let the pressure release naturally or if in a hurry, lift the nozzle and release the pressure carefully.

Step 11

Open the lid carefully (remember there will be still some steam left, so don't keep your face right above it).

Step 12

Fluff the quinoa using a fork.

Step 13

Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with mint.

Step 14

Enjoy.

Step 15

Turn On the Instant Pot to Saute mode.

Step 16

Add oil, whole spices and saute for 30 seconds.

Step 17

Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 18

Now, add the spices, mixed vegetables and saute everything together for a minute.

Step 19

Add quinoa and saute again for a minute.

Step 20

Now, add water and mix well.

Step 21

Put Instant Pot lid on with pressure valve to seal.

Step 22

Cook manually on high for 5 mins.

Step 23

Once the timer is off, quickly release the steam or pressure valve.

Step 24

Open the lid carefully (remember there will be still some steam left, so don't keep your face right above it).

Step 25

Fluff the quinoa using a fork.

Step 26

Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with mint.

Step 27

Enjoy.

Step 28

Heat a large Pot/Wok/Pan.

Step 29

Add oil, whole spices and saute for 30 seconds.

Step 30

Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 31

Now, add the spices, mixed vegetables and saute everything together for a minute.

Step 32

Add quinoa and saute again for a minute.

Step 33

Now, add water and mix well.

Step 34

Cover the pot with a lid/plate and let this cook on low heat for 10 minutes. (stir every 2 minutes to prevent quinoa from sticking to the bottom of the pan/pot).

Step 35

After 10 minutes, remove the cover and check quinoa for doneness.

Step 36

Once cooked through, turn off the heat and let it cool for 2 minutes.

Step 37

Fluff the quinoa using a fork.

Step 38

Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with mint.

Step 39

Enjoy.