Quinoa Pulao / Pilaf

This post is an Ekadashi special.  I recently discovered that we cannot eat grains on Ekadashi / fasting for Hindus. Bored with the usual Sabudana options (sago beads), my mother in law recommended using Quinoa. 

I recommend using the  GoGo Canadian Quinoa, which is easy and quick to cook,  Non-GMO, and plant-based. Pair it up with mashed potatoes and enjoy it as a complete meal.

Ingredients 

• 1 cup Gogo Quinoa, boiled as per packet instruction 
• 1 bowl of mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, cauliflower)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp red chilly flakes
• 1 tsp oregano
• 5-6 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste 

Method

• Heat butter in a wok, and add the fresh basil leaves, red chilly flakes and fry well
• Add the veggies and salt and cover and cook on a low flame
• Once the veggies are cooked, add the boiled quinoa and mix with a light hand
• Add the remaining butter, salt, and pepper to taste and serve hot

Disclaimer: This is not an ad for GoGo Canadian Quinoa, but just a recommendation from the blogger