Quinoa Lime Biryani - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 limes
1 cup quinoa
1 1/4 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons curry
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package shredded carrots
1 cup chickpeas
1 1/2 cups sliced scallions
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup currants or 1/4 cup raisins
3/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Zest lime to produce 1 1/2 tsp zest and then juice both limes.
In a saucepan combine 3 tablespoons lime juice, quinoa, water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, curry and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 - 20 min until quinoa turns transparent and liquid is absorbed. Cool and place in large bowl.
Add carrots, chickpeas, scallions, almonds and raisins. Toss.
In a small bowl combine 3 Tablespoons lime juice, zest, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/8 teaspoon pepper. Whisk until blended and pour over quinoa. Toss.