Quinoa & Vegetable Pilaf- Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds or Jeera
• 1 Onion small, diced
• 1/2 tbsp Garlic minced
• 1/2 tbsp Ginger minced
• 2 cups Mixed vegetables (green peas, carrots, green beans)
• 1.25 cup Water
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• Cilantro to garnish

Spices

• 1/2 tsp Turmeric or Haldi powder
• 1 tsp Cayenne or Red Chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Start the pressure cooker in Saute mode and let it heat. Once it is hot, add oil and cumin seeds.
2. After they start to splutter, add onions, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Add the spices and mixed vegetables. Stir and let them cook for a minute. 
4. Add quinoa, water and mix well. Close lid with vent in sealing position. 
5. Change instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 2 minutes. After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.
6. After you open the instant pot, mix the juice of one lemon and garnish with cilantro.
7. Serve hot with yogurt or raita.