Dainty Rice | Spring Pilaf with Tzatziki

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted Butter
• 1 small Onion, diced
• 1 medium Carrot, peeled, trimmed & cut in rounds
• 2 stalks Celery, diced
• 2 cups/500mL Dainty Basmati Rice
• 1 tsp Saffron (optional)
• 3 1/2 cups/875mL Vegetable Stock
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 cup/250mL frozen Peas
• 1 small bunch Watercress or Arugula, washed
• Salt & Pepper
• 1 cup/250mL Greek Yogourt
• 1/2 English Cucumber, grated & squeezed dry (in a dishcloth)
• 1 clove Garlic, minced fine
• 1 sprig Mint, chopped
• Zest of 1/2 a Lemon