Lemony Quinoa and Pea Pilaf

Photo: gypsy696

Ingredients

3/4 cup of quinoa

1/2 cup of peas

1 lime

1 spring onion

1 small tomato

1 teaspoon curry powder

2 cloves of fresh green garlic (along with the green stem)

Coriander to garnish

10 black pepper corns

Preparation

In a pot, put about 1.5 cups (twice as much as the quinoa) of water, and the quinoa and boil for 10-15 minutes. I had only frozen peas, and so added them in as well - which was a mistake, coz the peas have lost their right green color, this way. I'd add the peas in last along with the other veggies, the next time.

Add the juice of half a lime and the curry powder when the pot first comes to a boil. Mix well.

Chop the tomatoes, spring onion and garlic.

Turn off the heat after 15 minutes max. Let it cool for 5 minutes. Then add the rest of the veggies. Mix well.

Add the black pepper powder and coriander to garnish along with the remaining lime juice.

Pix at http://rawgirlinmumbai.blogspot.com/2010/12/lemony-quinoa-and-pea-pilaf.html