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Quick Indian Curry with Coconut Quinoa
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Quick Indian Curry with Coconut Quinoa

18 ingredients 11 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1089
Calories
27g
Protein
52g
Fat
138g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 18 ingredients — the other 6 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Quinoa 1 cup cooked (185g) 222
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Pumpkin not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0
Ghee not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Saffron not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 Small Eggplant, Cubed
  • 1 small acorn squash or butternut squash, Cubed
  • 1/2 one Jalapeno or Other hot pepper, Sliced
  • 1 small sweet potato, Cubed
  • 1/2 cup string beans
  • 1/2 cup yellow onions, Diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin Seeds
  • 3 teaspoons butter or ghee
  • 1 (5 Ounce) Can Fat-Free evaporated milk
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (8 ounce) Can Garbanzo Beans, Rinsed And Drained
  • 1/2 cup Raisins
  • 1 teaspoon coconut Extract
  • 2/3 teaspoon Hot Madras curry Powder
  • 1/3 teaspoon curry Powder
  • 1/3 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 pinch saffron Threads (optional)

Directions

1

1. Measure 2 Cups Warm water And Add saffron Threads. Let Soak For Now.

2

2. Meanwhile, Cut up All The Vegetables.

3

3. Put The quinoa, Garbanzo Beans, Raisins, coconut Extract, AndSaffron water Into The Bottom of Your Pressure Cooker And Then Place aVegetable Steaming Rack Above This (the Kind That Open up Like a Flower).

4

4. Put The Vegetables in The Steaming Rack, Starting With TheSquash And sweet potato, Then The pepper, Eggplant And Beans.

5

5. oil The Gasket, Close And Lock The Pressure Cooker, And Set HeatTo Medium-High. When High Pressure Has Been Reached, Cook For 5 to 6Minutes. Depressurize With a Quick-Release Method.

6

6. Meanwhile, in a Medium Saucepan, Melt Your Buttery Substance,And Saute cumin Seeds Until Fragrant, 2 or 3 Minutes.

7

7. Add onions And Saute Until Soft But Not Browned.

8

8. Add evaporated milk And Remaining Spices And Simmer UntilSlightly Thickened, Ten Minutes or So.

9

9. Move The Vegetables From The Rack to a Large Serving Bowl AndPour The curry Sauce Over Them, Tossing to Coat.

10

10. Remove The Rack From The Pressure Cooker And Fluff quinoa. if ItIs Too Watery, Resume Heating Until Desired Consistency.

11

11. Serve curry Spooned Over quinoa in Bowls And Enjoy With Naan OrPitas.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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