Vermicelli Pulav with Onion Raita

Pulav is all time favourite of my "hubby". Give him pulav all the 3 times in a day and he is the one happiest persons who will eat without any regrets!!! That made me to try this vermicelli pulav, which initially I thought its difficult as you have to cook vermicelli separately and care should be taken to see that it shouldn't turn mushy  !!! But finally I tried one day and was happy with outcome :) So here is the recipe for this simple yummy pulav !!! 

Ingredients : ( Serves 2 people )

• Vermicelli 1 cup
• Tender french beans 2-3 
• Carrot 1
• Green peas 1 fistful
• Salt for taste

Seasoning :

• Onion 1 finely chopped
• Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp
• Oil 2 tsp

Masala Powders :

• Turmeric powder - a pinch
• Garam masala powder 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder 2 tsp or more according to your taste

Garnishing :

       Coriander leaves 

Method :

        Chop the vegetables and cook it in small pan adding water and little salt.

        Now take 3 cups of water and add little water and salt to it, once it comes to boil add vermicelli and allow it cook. It may take around 3 to 4 minutes take care that it shouldn't overcook and turn mushy.Once its cooked strain the water and run it under normal water and strain it again and spread it on a plate.

In kadai heat oil, once its hot add onion & ginger garlic paste and fry it till onion turn translucent, add cooked vegetables , salt as per taste as we already added salt while cooking vegetables & vermicelli, now one by one add masala powders mix well and finally add cooked vegetables and give a quick mix & garnish it with coriander leaves. 

Pulav is ready!!!!

For onion Raita :

• 1 big or 2 small finely chopped onion 
• Thick curd 1 cup
• Salt 
• Green chilli's 2
• Coriander leaves for garnishing.

Whisk the curd well and add all the remaining items and mix well.

Note :

• You can add finely chopped tomatoes too, but I don't use as my hubby don't like tomatoes 
• Cooking of vermicelli differs from brand to brand, read the instructions on the back of the packet before use. 
• I normally use "Bambinoo Brand " so cooked it as per instruction given on the packet.