<ul>
<li>1 cup quinoa</li>
<li>&frac12; cup yellow moong dal (split yellow lentils)</li>
<li>1 small onion, chopped</li>
<li>1 small tomato, chopped</li>
<li>1 small carrot, diced</li>
<li>&frac12; cup green peas (fresh or frozen)</li>
<li>1 small potato, diced (optional)</li>
<li>1 teaspoon cumin seeds</li>
<li>1 bay leaf</li>
<li>1 teaspoon turmeric powder</li>
<li>1 teaspoon cumin powder</li>
<li>1 teaspoon coriander powder</li>
<li>1 teaspoon garam masala</li>
<li>2 tablespoons ghee (or oil for vegan option)</li>
<li>4 cups water</li>
<li>Salt to taste</li>
<li>Fresh coriander leaves for garnish</li>
<li>1 green chili (optional)</li>
</ul>