Ingredients
1tbspavocado oil
2wholedry chili peppers
2wholebay leaves
1/2cinnamon stickbroken into pieces
4wholecloves
1/2tspwhole cumin seedsjeeru
1zucchinithinly sliced
1mediumonionsliced
1smalleggplantthinly sliced
1cupmixed vegetable
2green chilessliced
4garlic clovesfinely chopped
2tspgingerminced
2tsppaprika
1tspred chili powder
1/2tspturmerichardar
1tspsaltadjust based on taste preference
2tspbiryani masala pack
1/2cupwater
4cupsquinoacooked
Preparation
Heat avocado oil in a pan. To this, add whole spices like bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, dry chili peppers, cloves and whole cumin seeds.
Once the spices start to sizzle, add the chopped veggies and garlic and ginger.
Add the remainder of the spices and water and mix well.
Cook for about 5 minutes, until veggies have softened and the flavors have incorporated.
In a separate pan, alternate with a bed of quinoa layered with the cooked veggies.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
Enjoy!