Stovetop Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

• 1 tbsp — ghee or oil
• 1 whole — bay leaf
• 1 tsp — cumin seeds
• 3 whole — green cardamom pods
• 4 whole — cloves
• 1 whole — 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 6 whole — black peppercorns
• 1 whole — green chili pepper, diced
• 1 cup — onion, diced
• 4 cloves — garlic, minced
• 1 whole — inch ginger, grated
• 0 tsp — turmeric
• 1 tsp — red chili powder or paprika
• 0 tsp — garam masala
• 0 tsp — salt
• 2 cups — mixed vegetables
• 1 cup — quinoa, rinsed
• 0 cup — water
• 0 whole — lemon, juiced
• 0 cup — cilantro, chopped (for garnish)