Lahsuni Quinoa biryani with butte and mirch ka hummus

“A rich and nutritious biryani prepared from quinoa served along with corn and roasted bell pepper hummus”

Ingredients for biryani:

-Quinoa-par boiled( 1.5 cup)

-Desi ghee(2 tbsp)

-Oil ( 1 tbsp)

-Whole spices( cumin seeds-1 tsp, cinnamon stick-1 no, cloves-2 nos, red chillies-2 nos)

-Ginger garlic paste(1 tbsp)

-Mix boiled vegetables( ½ cup)(French beans, carrot, corn, peas)

-Thick yogurt(1.5 tbsp)

-Mint leaves(2 tbsp)

-Coriander leaves( finely chopped,2 tbsp)

-Red chilly powder(1 tsp)

-Cumin coriander powder(1 tsp)

-Biryani masala or kitchen king masala(1/2 tbsp)

-Fried onions/birastaa(3 tbsp)

-Fried garlic cloves(3 tbsp)

-Cashew nuts( 9 to 10 nos)

-Grated paneer(1/2 cup)

-Salt as required

-Charcoal for dhungar(smoke) -1 no

Ingredients for hummus:

-Corn kernels( boiled-3/4 cup)

-Roasted red bell pepper( peeled and chopped-1/4 cup)

-Tahini and garlic paste( 1 heaped teaspoon)

-Lemon juice(of ½ lemon)

-Plain Thick yogurt(1 to 2 tbsp)

-Extra virgin olive oil for emulsifying the hummus( around 3 tbsp or as required)

-Salt to taste

For Garnishing:

-Olive oil pipette, red chilly powder for hummus

-Fried onions and mint/parsley leaves for biryani

Method of biryani:

*Heat the ghee and oil in a pan, add whole spices to it.

*Add ginger garlic paste. Add mix vegetables. Season it with red chilly powder, cumin coriander powder, biryani masala or kitchen king masala.

*Add thick yogurt to it. Add mint leaves, coriander leaves and cashew nuts. Cook it for 3 to 4 minutes.

*Add quinoa and mix it well. Add fried onion, fried garlic cloves. Add grated paneer. Add salt as per taste.

*Proceed further for dhungar preparation with the use of coal and ghee.

Method of hummus:

*Take a grinding jar and add corn kernels ,roasted bell pepper, tahini and garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, thick yogurt, extra virgin olive oil. Blend it into a fine and creamy paste. Use extra virgin olive oil at frequent intervals while making the hummus.

*Ice cube can be used as a natural emulsifying agent to avoid generous amount of olive oil.