Tricolor Pilaf with Avocado and Mango Raita

Today's focus is on Avocado. This is another wonder fruit with many health benefits.Its also said that, An Avocado a Day keeps the doctor away.


Some of the health benefits of Avocado :
Prevention of Breast cancer and Prostrate cancer. Good for the health of your Eyes and heart.Helps in lowering Cholesterol. Prevention of Strokes. Known to be a Vitamin E Powerhouse. Excellent source of Glutathione which is an antioxidant which prevents aging,cancer and heart diseases.

For more detailed explanation of the health benefits please read here.

Avocado and Mango Raita

Ingredients :

1 Avocado peeled and diced1 cup diced mango1 Jalapeno chopped1/4 cup red onion choppedhandful of fresh Cilantro chopped1 cup plain yoghurt whiskedsalt to taste

Here's a Basic Guide of How to cut and peel an Avocado.

Preparation : I Hope the following pictorial instructions are self explanatory. Just add all the ingredients in a bowl and adjust the seasoning (salt). Raita is ready to serve.

Tricolor Pilaf - Tiranga Pulao

Ingredients:

2 cups Basmati Rice1 cup grated carrot1 cup peas frozen1 cup corn frozenhandful of raisins1" piece of ginger finely chopped1 tsp cumin seeds4-5 peppercorns1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powdersalt to taste
2 tbsp Olive oil

Preparation :

Wash and Soak 2 cups of rice in 4 cups of water. You will not need to add anymore water to make the pilaf. Just use this rice with the water. Keep this aside for around 15-20 minutes .Heat some oil in a pan . Add Cumin seeds. When they splutter, add peppercorns, and the freshly chopped ginger. Fry for about a minute. Add the raisins, grated carrot,peas and corn. Fry for a minute.Add turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder. Then add the rice with the water which we had kept aside earlier. Let this cook uncovered on medium flame. Now when you see that most of the water has dried up (like 85-90%) set the stove to the lowest flame and cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes Your Pilaf is ready to serve with the Avocado and Mango Raita.