A wholesome one-pot meal with the bran intact for fiber and a nutty bite.

Store staples used: Organic Basmati Rice (Brown), Peanuts

Serves 4 · 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1½ cups brown basmati (soaked 30 min)
• 2 cups mixed vegetables
• 1 onion
• Whole spices (bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, cumin)
• 2 tbsp peanuts
• 3 cups water
• Salt and ghee

Method

1. Heat ghee, temper whole spices, add onion and peanuts, and sauté until golden.
2. Add vegetables and drained rice, stir 2 minutes.
3. Add water and salt; bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low until done (brown basmati takes ~25 min).
4. Rest 5 minutes, fluff, and serve with raita.