High-Protein Quinoa Chole Pulao

Ingredients

• 150 g dry quinoa, rinsed
• 240 g cooked chickpeas (chole)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (100 g)
• 1 medium tomato, chopped (120 g)
• 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1.5 tsp chole masala + 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp oil
• 400 ml water or light stock
• 15 g fresh coriander, chopped
• Salt to taste (about 3 g)

Preparation

1. Rinse quinoa well and drain.
2. Sauté onion in oil until soft; add ginger-garlic paste and spices.
3. Stir in tomato and cook until soft; mix in chickpeas.
4. Add quinoa and water; season with salt.
5. Cover and simmer 15–18 min until quinoa is fluffy and liquid absorbed.
6. Rest 5 min, fluff, garnish with coriander and serve.