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Indian Quinoa Chickpea Stew

Ingredients
  

  • Quinoa-3/4 cup
  • Carrots-1 cup
  • Chickpea- 1 14 oz can
  • Onions-1 medium
  • Ginger-1 inch crushed
  • Green Chili or jalapeƱo -1 seeded and chopped
  • Tomatoes-1 14 oz can or 2 fresh chopped
  • Cumin Seeds-1 tbsp
  • Ground Coriander- 2 tsp
  • Salt -to taste
  • Water-2 cups
  • Oil-2 tbsp

Instructions
 

  • In a pot heat the oil and add cumin seeds until they crackle.
  • Add the chopped onion.Saute on medium heat for about a minute.
  • Add the crushed ginger and the chili.
  • Saute for another minute.
  • Add the ground coriander and stir until fragrant and add the tomatoes.
  • Mix well and the Carrots and Quinoa.
  • Add water and salt and bring to a boil.Check the seasonings.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and continue to cook until Quinoa is all cooked about 15 minutes.
  • Add the Chickpeas and continue to cook for another 5-6 minutes.
  • Add a little more water of too thick.
  • Serve hot!