Couscous biryani/ pulao and mixed raita

Ingredients

• 1)- 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-2 teaspoons
• Turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoons
• Garam masala/ Curry powder-1teaspoons
• Mint leaves-few( optional)
• Coriander leaves-few( optional)
• Green Cardamom-2
• Cloves-5

2)Mixed Raita:

• Yogurt/Curd-1cup
• Onion small( chopped)-1
• Green chilly( minced)-1
• Carrot( minced)-2 tablespoons
• Cucumber( minced)-2 tablespoons
• Salt to taste

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Preparation

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