This quinoa biryani has aromatic grains of quinoa in a spicy, delicious masala of black chickpeas, or kala chana. It's an easy weeknight dinner that's ready in under 45 minutes!
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This quinoa biryani has aromatic grains of quinoa in a spicy, delicious masala of black chickpeas, or kala chana. It's an easy weeknight dinner that's ready in under 45 minutes!

A biryani may be one of the most indulgent Indian foods, but it can easily be transformed into a super-healthy-- and decadently delicious-- weeknight dish.

This vegan Quinoa Biryani with Kala Chana has all the flavor of a traditional vegetable biryani because it has the same spices and flavor building blocks. And it comes together just as quickly.
The quinoa biryani is even healthier, though, because it combines two of the healthiest ingredients in the pantry: quinoa and kala chana, or black chickpeas. Both are loaded with fiber and protein.

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Why use quinoa for biryani

A classic biryani is made with rice, more specifically long-grain white basmati rice, which makes a biryani more aromatic and delicious. Rice is a healthy food, and basmati rice especially has a lower glycemic index than other varieties of rice. Even so, it lacks fiber. Quinoa is a healthier alternative to the rice and we make it just as aromatic by simmering it with spices before adding it to the quinoa sauce.

You can use any variety of quinoa in t...