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Easy Quinoa Chicken Biryani made with quinoa for a fresh variation! Here’s the interesting twist: quinoa is used in place of rice. This quinoa biryani is therefore great for everyone because it is fiber-rich, protein-rich, gluten-free and healthful.

What could be better than a huge bowl of nutritious quinoa biryani? A bowl of quinoa-based, protein-rich biryani that just take 30 minutes to cook.

When you use quinoa in biryani, you automatically add a ton of protein, fiber and nutrients without significantly changing the flavor or texture, which is what I like about it.

This chicken dish would be ideal to serve to a household member who is hesitant to eat quinoa.

Quinoa is a wonder grain that keeps you full and satisfied or long like rice but is more healthier. This meal is rich in fiber and help avoid unwanted cravings especially if you are on a diet.

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WHAT IS QUINOA ?

Quinoa is a grain-like crop harvested for its seeds, for those unfamiliar with it. It is not an actual grain, although it is related to grains. For vegetarians and vegans, quinoa is the best grain since it contains the most protein of any grain.

It is a complete protein because it contains all nine essential amino acids. Quinoa is a complete grain that is virtually always organic and free of gluten and cholesterol.

Almost all rice dishes may be made with quinoa instead of rice. This recipe for chicken biryani is one of them. Pick up the quinoa rather than the white rice if you want to eat more whole grains and be healthier overall.

IS QUINOA HEALTHY ?

Yes! It has flavonoid plant antioxidants, which have anti-inflammatory, antiviral and anti-cancer properties. Antioxidants, therefore, combat free radicals and stop the harm that they can do. It improves metabolic health in general. Quinoa grains more antioxidants when it is sprouted.

Due to quinoa’s low glycemic index, it helps to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Therefore, this is a fantastic food for diabetics as well. A low glycemic index reduces hunger, resulting in smaller portions and less overeating. The result is a weight that is ultimately balanced.

Because of the high protein content, one feels satiated for longer. Therefore, giving up unneeded eating habits also results in a healthy weight with a high likelihood of weight loss.

If you want to lose some additional weight, you must eat this nutritious low-carb cuisine.

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RECIPE FOR QUINOA CHICKEN BIRYANI

Coarse : Lunch

Cuisine : Indian

Author : Jayashree Karthik

Prep Time : 10 min

Cook Time : 25 min

Total Time : 35 min

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INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp ghee

1 tbsp oil

3 cloves

1 cinnamon stick

2 bay leaf

1 star anise

2 cardamom pods

1 black stone flower

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 large onions – thinly sliced

2 green chilli – slitted

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

1 tomato – chopped

handful of mint leaves

handful of coriander leaves

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

1.5 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp biryani masala powder

1/4 cup yogurt

1lb chicken – cut into cubes

2 cup water

salt – to taste

1 cup quinoa

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PROCEDURE

rinse well and soak quinoa in fresh water for 20 minutes

heat ghee and oil in a pressure cooker pan and temper with cloves, cinnamon stick, star anise, bay leaf, cardamom pods, black stone flower and cumin seeds

saute for few seconds in hot oil, then followed by add thinly sliced onion and green chillies, saute well till onion turns translucent

now add ginger garlic paste and mix well with onions and cook until the raw smell goes

next, add chopped tomatoes, mint leaves, coriander leaves, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and biryani masala powder

mix well and cook in medium flame for 5 minutes or until the raw smell of spice powders goes

once the raw smell of spice powders goes, it slowly oozes out oil on the sides of the pan, followed by add chicken and yogurt together

saute the chicken on medium flame for another 6-7 minutes

add water, salt and mix well, bring this mixture to vigorous boil, now drain the water and add soaked quinoa and mix well

close with lid and pressure cook for 3 whistle on medium flame. it should take about 4-5 minutes. after the whistles, wait for the pressure to settle down before opening

once the pressure settles, open the cooker and serve hot with onion raitha or egg fry or chicken fry

delicious and tasty quinoa chicken biryani is ready

serve hot with a side of a simple yogurt raita

Enjoy!

NOTES

adding saffron, roasted cashew nuts, raisins, mint and ghee enhances the taste of biryani a lot more
adjust spice level according to your taste
add quinoa to a fine mesh sieve and run it under water and soak it in a bowl of water, it helps to get rid of the bitter outer coating of the seed

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