Mint Pulav

Serves: 2

We need:
Basmati Rice 1 cup
water 2 cups
Onions 1 medium chopped lengthwise.
Salt to taste
Bay leaf 2 Nos
Butter/Ghee/margarine 2 tbsp
Cashew Roasted (optional) 1/4 cup For Garnishing.

For the Paste

Mint 1/2 bunch
Coriander 1/2 bunch
Garlic 1 no
Green Chillies 2 nos (or less for the faint hearted!)
Cinnamon 1 piece
Cloves 3-4 pieces
Cardamom 4-5 pieces

Method:

Wash & drain the Basmati Rice and then soak in water for 30 mins.

Pan fry the onion slices on low heat till they become crispy and brown. Keep aside.
Wash & dry the mint & Coriander.
Use the mortar & pestle (or chopper) to coarsely grind all the paste ingredients.

 

 

In a rice cooker or a pan take some butter/ghee.
As it starts melting add bay leaf.
Fry for a minute add the paste let it cook for a couple of minutes
Add rice & salt.Fry it till all the rice is quoted with ghee & spices.

Add the water & cover the lid.

Garnish the rice with fried onions & serve with any Yogurt Salads. You can additionally use fried cashews for the garnish if you don't mind the extra fat!

Bon Apetit !