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Indian Main Course

Quinoa and Brown rice Biryani Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)

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42Min
Medium
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Whether it is a Sunday lunch with family or a weekend party with friends, you can rarely go wrong with a biryani! If you are managing diabetes and would like to enjoy some biryani in controlled portions, please try out this version made with brown rice and quinoa. While the cooking process could be slightly lengthy, the simplicity makes up for it. Serve it with raita or a salad, because you don’t really need a lot of things on the table when you have a handi of aromatic, flavourful biryani! Just make sure you use a good mix of fresh vegetables for maximum colour, flavour and taste.Disclaimer: The recipes designed are suggestive and should not be considered as medical advisory or recommendation in any manner. Such recipes do not undermine the importance of an active lifestyle and the contribution of other nutrient-rich foods in any manner. Kindly consult your Dietitian/Doctor for specific health issues.

Ingredients

4 Servings

This dish was made for 4

ingredient_quantity
recipe ingredient
6  gms
MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic
1.5  Tablespoons
Ghee
2  Inches
Cinnamon
5 
Cloves
1 
Green cardamom
1 
Star Anise
1  Teaspoon
Whole Peppercorns
1 
Black Cardamom (Crushed)
1 
Onion
1  Teaspoon
Ginger-Garlic Paste
0.5  Teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder
0.5  Teaspoon
Turmeric Powder
1  Tablespoon
Coriander Powder
1 
Tomato
1.5  Cups
Mixed Vegetable (carrots, beans, cauliflower, potatoes and peas)
150  gms
Paneer (Cubed)
60  gms
Brown Rice
60  gms
Quinoa
60  gms
Sprouts
3  Cups
Water
2  Tablespoons
Coriander Leaves (Chopped)
1  Pinch
Salt (To Taste)
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Nutrition Value

Energy
316.46 kcal
Protein
13.25 g
Carbohydrates
36.51 g
Fats
11.6 g
Information per serving

Instruction

42 Minutes
  • Step 1

    15 Min
    Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list. Quinoa and Brown rice Biryani Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)
  • Step 2

    10 Min
    Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add cinnamon, cloves, green cardamon, star anise and peppercorns, black cardamon, then add onion and sauté till they turn golden brown. Quinoa and Brown rice Biryani Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)
  • Step 3

    5 Min
    Add ginger garlic paste and stir fry till the raw smell goes. Then add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Mix well. Now add tomatoes, mixed vegetables and paneer. Mix well. Quinoa and Brown rice Biryani Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)
  • Step 4

    5 Min
    Add rice, quinoa, sprouts, water, coriander leaves and MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic. Mix well and add salt to taste. Quinoa and Brown rice Biryani Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)
  • Step 6

    5 Min
    Cover the pressure cooker and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes after the whistle.
  • Step 7

    2 Min
    Serve hot with raita.
Quinoa and Brown rice Biryani Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)

Step 1 of 6

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

Quinoa and Brown rice Biryani Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)

Step 2 of 6

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add cinnamon, cloves, green cardamon, star anise and peppercorns, black cardamon, then add onion and sauté till they turn golden brown.

Quinoa and Brown rice Biryani Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)

Step 3 of 6

Add ginger garlic paste and stir fry till the raw smell goes. Then add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Mix well. Now add tomatoes, mixed vegetables and paneer. Mix well.

Quinoa and Brown rice Biryani Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)

Step 4 of 6

Add rice, quinoa, sprouts, water, coriander leaves and MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic. Mix well and add salt to taste.

Quinoa and Brown rice Biryani Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)

Step 6 of 6

Cover the pressure cooker and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes after the whistle.

Quinoa and Brown rice Biryani Recipe (Diabetic Friendly)

Step 7 of 6

Serve hot with raita.

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