Pudhina/Mint Pulav

Ingredients

Basmathi rice-1cup

Cinnamon-1

Clove-1

Bay leaf-1

Onion-1/2

Ghee-1/2tablespoon

Salt-as required

For Grinding

Mint/Pudhina-1/2 bunch

Corriander leaves-1/4cup

Fennel-1/2tablespoon

Green chillies-2

Ginger-a small piece

Garlic-2pods

Coconut-3tablespoon

Method

• Grind all the ingredients to be grinded into fine paste.
• Soak basmathi rice for 15minutes in water, drain the water and keep it aside.
• In a pan,add ghee,cinnamon,cloves,bayleaf.
• Add onion,when onion onion gets transparent,add the grounded paste.
• Saute for few minutes,add salt.
• Mix the sauted masala with the rice and pressure cook with 1 1/2 cup of water.
• Garnish with fried cashew nuts.

Tip

This recepie can be served with raitha and curries.