Curried Quinoa

I made and served this with chicken tikka, it had great flavor and was a great addition to the Indian chicken dish.  I am sure you could substitute the quinoa for brown or white rice as well.

1 Cup Quinoa

1½ Tbsp. Vegetable Oil

½ Onion Diced

1 Tsp. Grated Fresh Ginger Root

1 dash cayenne pepper

1 Heaping Tsp. Cumin

1 Heaping Tsp. Coriander

¼ Tsp. Ground Cinnamon

1¾ Cups Water

½ Cup Fresh or Frozen Peas 

Salt to Taste

1. Rinse quinoa with cold water.
     
2. Place oil and diced onions in a heavy saucepan. Saute the onions on medium high heat for four to five minutes.
    
3. Add the ginger root and quinoa. Cook for one minute stirring constantly.
   A fine, white spiral appears around the grain as it cooks.
    
4. Stir in the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne and salt. Cook for one minute stirring constantly.
    
5. Add the water and bring it to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
    
6. Stir in peas. Cover and cook for four or five minutes or until peas are tender and all the water has been absorbed.
    
7. Fluff with a fork before serving.