Quinoa Chickpea Biryani - Center for Nutrition Studies

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 ½ tsp fennel seeds
• 10–12 green cardamom pods
• 2 black cardamom pods
• 1 tsp peppercorn
• 1 Tbsp cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp cloves
• 4 Tbsp coriander seeds
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ cup quinoa
• ¾ cup water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 green cardamom pods
• 2 cloves
• 2 red onions, sliced and divided
• 1 tsp Biryani Masala
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp fresh minced ginger
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• ¾ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint