Vegetable Pulao with Veggie Raita

Hello foodies,
Today I am sharing very simple dinner recipe - Vegetable Pulao with Raita. It is one pot meal and very easy to make. This is my all-time favorite weekend dinner menu. Enjoy this recipe.

Recipe will serve for 2

Ingredients:-

For Veggie Raita:-

Yogurt – 1 cup
Water – ¼ cup
Black salt – a pinch
Cumin powder – ½ tsp
Sugar – ¼ tsp
Black pepper powder – ½ tsp
Chopped mint leaves – 2 tbsp
Chopped veggies – 1 cup (I used cucumber, tomatoes, cabbage and onion)

For Vegetable Pulao:-

Cooked basmati Rice – 2 cups( you can use left over rice)
Sliced onion – ¼ cup
Chopped garlic – 2 tbsp
Chopped ginger – 1tsp
Chopped green chilies – 2
Boiled veggies – ½ cup (I used peas, carrot and beans)
Cubed paneer – ¼ cup
Cashews – 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
Pav bhaji masala – 1 tsp
Biryani masala – ½ tsp
Lemon juice – 1 tsp
Oil – 2 tbsp
Salt as per taste

Directions: - For Veggie Raita

1) In large bowl whisk yogurt and water together.
2) Add chopped veggies and all above mention spices and mix it well.
3) Add chopped mint leaves and again mix well.
4) Keep it in refrigerator for about 1 hour.

Directions: - For Vegetable Pulao

1) Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
2) When seeds start crackled add chopped garlic, ginger and green chilies. mix well. Now add sliced onion and cashews.
3) Let it cook for about 2 -3 mins.
4) Now add cubed paneer and cooked it for 2 mins.
5) Add boiled veggies and cook it again for 3-4 mins.
6) Now add salt pav bhaji masala and biryani masala and mix well.
7) Cover the pan and let it cook for about 3-4 mins.
8) Slow the flame and add cooked rice and mix it well with masala.
9) Let it cook for 2 more mins.
10) Serve hot with chilled Raita.