Yudhika Sujanani on Sugar 'n Spice Episode 5 Veg Pilau And Pomegranate Raita

Yudhika Sujanani cooking up a storm on Sugar and Spice on 'The Home Channel' and 'Saffron TV'. Sponsored by AMC Cookware, Ingredients by Spar and Wardrobe by Jo Borkett.

Veg Pilau

Ingredients:
65ml light olive oil
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
5ml cumin seeds
1 large onion, finely chopped
7,5ml coarse salt
10ml crushed garlic
10ml crushed ginger
15ml red chilli powder
3 large potatoes, sliced and fried
3 carrots, sliced and fried
5ml cumin
10ml ground coriander
5ml garam masala
Pinch of turmeric
250ml frozen peas
100ml fresh cream
3 cups cooked basmati rice
1 x 400g tin lentils
200g paneer, sliced
200ml boiling water
200g asparagus
200g broccoli
Juice of 1 lemon
45ml olive oil
Fried onions, to garnish
Black pepper to season

Here's how:
Heat the oil in an 30cm pot.
Add the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
Fry until fragrant and then sprinkle in the cumin seeds.
Add the chopped onion and salt.
When the onion is light golden brown, add the ginger and garlic.
Stir fry the mixture for a few seconds, add the re chilli powder.
Add the par cooked potatoes and carrots.
Lower the heat and sprinkle the ground spices over the veggies.
Add the frozen peas and pour in the fresh cream.
Layer the cooked basmati rice over the veggies.
Layer the lentils and sliced paneer over the rice.
Pour the boiling water over the rice and leave to steam on the lowest setting.
Place the asparagus and broccoli into a bowl with 20ml cold water.
Cover with microwave safe cling wrap.
Place a few ice cubes into a large bowl and fill with water.
Microwave the veggies for 90 seconds -- 2 minutes depending on the size of the asparagus.
Remove the cling wrap and place the veggies into the iced water to stop the cooking process.
Remove from the ice water and place on top of the steamed rice.
Pour the lemon juice and olive oil over the steamed veggies.
Garnish with crispy fried brown onion and season with black pepper.

Pomegranate Raita

Ingredients:
1 cup plain yoghurt
Pomegranate rubies
Pinch of salt
Pinch of sugar
Pinch of garam masala
1 teaspoon chopped coriander

Method:
Combine yoghurt with salt, sugar, garam masala and coriander.
Stir to combine.
Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Garnish with Pomegranate rubies.

Tips: Pomegranate molasses or concentrate can be purchased at select supermarkets and delis.

Yudhika Sujanani hosts, Sugar 'n Spice, our delicious local food show. Shot in the 'heart' of Yudhika's home, her kitchen, she demonstrates how to prepare fuss free meals that will inspire you to get cooking. She's a business woman, food writer and mum on the move. With her busy schedule and a love of home cooked meals, her passion and "Easy Peasy' philosophy on food shines through as she shares her culinary expertise in quick, delicious recipes, with a sprinkle of Sugar and touch of Spice!

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