Couscous Biryani/ Pulao and Mixed Raita

Couscous Biryani/ Pulao

Ingredients

Couscous-400gms

Onion big( sliced)-1

Garlic cloves( sliced)-6

Green chilly( broken)-2 to 3

Broccoli( tiny florets)-1/2cup

Fresh/Frozen peas-1/2cup

Carrots( finely chopped)-1/2cup

Red chilly powder-2tsp

Turmeric powder-1/2tsp

Garam masala/ Curry powder-1tsp

Mint leaves-few( optional)

Coriander leaves-few( optional)

Salt to taste

Roasted peanuts-1/2cup

Cinnamon stick-1"

Green Cardamom-2

Cloves-5

Method

Heat oil in a pan, when hot add the cinnamon stick, cardamom and cloves. When the aroma rises add the onions, green chilly and garlic, 

saute for few mins until onion turns pink. Add the vegetables and saute until the vegetables are half done. Now add the red chilly powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, mint leaves, coriander leaves and salt. Add about 4 cups of water and bring the mixture to boil. Add the couscous when the mixture is boiling, stir and cover the pan with lid. Simmer the heat and cook the couscous for about 8 mins. When the couscous is done finally add the roasted peanuts and serve hot with Mixed Raita.

Mixed Raita

Ingredients

Yogurt/Curd-1cup

Onion small( chopped)-1

Green chilly( minced)-1

Carrot( minced)-2tbsp

Cucumber( minced)-2tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

In a small bowl add the above said raita ingredients and mix well. Serve with any kind of Pulao or Biryani.