Vegetable Pulao with Raita

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

• 50 gmixed vegetables (peas, carrots, beans)
• 1 tspcumin seeds
• 1onion, thinly sliced
• 50 gcucumber, grated
• salt to taste
• 10 gbutter
• 1 tspgaram masala
• 70 gbasmati rice
• 50 gplain yogurt

Method

1. Prepare the raita by mixing the grated cucumber into the plain yogurt with salt. Set aside in the fridge.
2. Rinse the dry basmati rice and let it soak briefly.
3. Melt the butter in a pot. Sizzle the cumin seeds, then softly fry the thinly sliced onion until wonderfully golden.
4. Toss the mixed vegetables and the garam masala into the pot, cooking until aromatic.
5. Drain the rice and add it to the pot, stirring well to toast the grains slightly in the butter.
6. Pour in enough water to cook the rice. Bring to a boil, then tightly cover and simmer over low heat until the rice is fully tender.
7. Fluff the savory vegetable pulao with a fork and serve immediately with the fresh raita.