Mint Rice

Mint Rice is a Fast and Quick preparation for my hubby's lunch. I like the mint taste and smell. Learnt this recipe from my mom. But she used to have a big procedure so this is so called Special Item prepared only on occasions. I have modified the process to suit my morning hurry's.

INGREDIENTS

Basmati Rice- 1 cup

Corn Kernals- 1/2 cup(Optional for colourful appearance)

Onion-1(medium sized chopped finely)

Curry Leaves-few

Fennel seeds-1tsp

Cumin Seeds-1tsp

Clove-2nos

Bay leaves-2nos

Oil -2tbsp

Salt to taste

To Grind

Mint Leaves-1/2bunch

Coriander/cilantro Leaves-1/4 bunch or less than that

Green Chillies - 5 nos

Coconut - 1/4 cup (Grated)

Whole Garam Masala-clove/fennel seeds/cinnamon stick

METHOD

1) Wash the mint leaves coriander leaves and Green chillies then Grind all the items given under the to grind section.

2)Heat Oil in the cooker splutter cumin seeds,fennel seeds, bay leaves, cloves then add the curry leaves.

3)Add chopped Onions and let it cook once its done add the corn kernals and stir for a couple of minutes

4)Add the ground paste and let it cook for few min

5)Add salt to taste and chk for the spicy taste if u need really hot rice add red chilli pwder

6)Finally add the Rice and water (1:1) ratio. pressure cook and your delicious Mint rice is ready. Garnish it with some chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with onion raita.

P.S.:Try to soak the basmati rice for 30 mns.