QUINOA PILAF WITH CHICK PEAS, POMEGRANATE AND SPICES
Steps:
- 1. Heat a large, heavy frying pan over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Toast in the pan, stirring or shaking the pan, until they begin to smell fragrant, and transfer to a spice mill. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then pulse to crush or coarsely grind. Set aside. 2. Return the frying pan to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and salt, stir together for about half a minute, and stir in the cumin seeds, and coriander seeds. Add the remaining olive oil and stir in the quinoa, chick peas, and 3 tablespoons of the pomegranate seeds. Stir over medium heat to heat through, several minutes. Taste and adjust salt. Transfer to a platter or wide bowl and decorate with the remaining pomegranate seeds. You can also mold the pilaf into 1/2-cup ramekins or timbales and unmold onto the plate, then decorate with pomegranate seeds. 3. Stir the garlic into the thickened yogurt. Serve the pilaf topped with the yogurt. Yield: Serves 6 Variation: Some people like to drizzle a few drops of lemon juice over the top of this pilaf. Advance preparation: This can be made a day ahead and reheated.
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M.d Kawosar
[email protected]This quinoa pilaf is a must-try for any fan of Middle Eastern cuisine.
Razib Razib
[email protected]This dish is a keeper!
Latif Mugheri
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Wesley Davidson
[email protected]This quinoa pilaf is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for a vegan or vegetarian diet.
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[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Citali Kawaykla
[email protected]I love the combination of quinoa, chickpeas, and pomegranate in this dish.
Nwafor Akudo
[email protected]This quinoa pilaf is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals.
D sham
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making this dish again.
Makosa Michel
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a potluck or party.
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[email protected]I love that this dish can be made ahead of time and reheated later.
Cillian Mcgrath
[email protected]This quinoa pilaf is a healthy and delicious way to use up leftover chicken or chickpeas.
Raquel Iraheta
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Muhhmad Rehman
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber.
Greg Miller
[email protected]Love this recipe! It's easy to follow and the end result is delicious.
Amida Z Koroma
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish.
Viaan Chinedu (Viaan)
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this dish changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Md shajib Biswas
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the addition of pomegranate and spices.
Tessy adekola
[email protected]I made this quinoa pilaf last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Pawan Pawan kumar
[email protected]This quinoa pilaf is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of quinoa, chickpeas, pomegranate, and spices is flavorful and satisfying.