Mint Rice

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups mint

2 cups rice

1/4 chopped onions

6 green chillies

2 tbsp ginger garlic paste

1 tbsp cumin seeds

4 cardamom pods

4 tbsp oil

salt (according to taste)

How to Prepare:

Wash rice in several changes of cold water untill the water runs clear. Leave to soak in fresh cold water for 20 minutes, then drain the water.  Cook rice by adding 4 cups water for 20-30 minutes.

In the meanwhile blend mint leaves and 4 green chillies into a slushy paste by adding little water. Heat oil in a large heavy based pan. Add onions and cumin seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes untill light golden brown in colour.

Add ginger garlic paste to the frying pan and fry for 3-5 minutes over a low heat. Slit the remaining green chillies into two (length wise), add green chillies to onion mixture.

Now add mint paste and cardamom pods, quickly followed by adding cooked rice and salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Mix well to combine. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions:

It goes well with raita and non-veg dishes.