Dainty Rice | Roasted Eggplant Basmati Pilaf with Mint Raita

Ingredients

• 1 large Eggplant, diced
• 1 medium Onion, peeled and sliced thin
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped rough
• ¼ cup/65mL Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 ½ cups/375mL Dainty Basmati Rice
• 1 small Cinnamon Stick
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 2 ½ cups/625mL Chicken or Vegetable Stock
• ½ cup/125mL Plain Yogurt
• Fistful of Fresh Mint Leaves, chopped
• ½ cup/125mL Crumbled Feta (Optional)