Mint Pulao

Ingredients list for Mint Pulao

• 1 1/2 cups Rice , soaked for 30 minutes
• 1/2 bunch Fresh mint Leaves , hand torn
• 1 large Onion , sliced
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 2 Green chillies
• 5-6 cut into 1/2 inch pieces French beans , stringed
• 1 medium Carrot , peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup Green peas , shelled
• a few sprigs Fresh coriander leaves , chopped
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 Green cardamoms
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds (shahi jeera)
• 2 one-pinch pieces Cinnamon
• 4 Cloves
• to taste Salt

Method

1. Grind ginger, garlic and green chillies into a fine paste.
2. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan and add bay leaves, cumin seeds, green cardamoms, caraway seeds, cinnamon and cloves. Mix and sauté for 1 minute or till fragrant.
3. Add onion, mix and sauté till light golden brown. Add garlic-ginger-green chilli paste, mix and sauté for a minute. Add all the vegetables, rice and salt and sauté for 5-7 minutes. Add half the mint leaves and sauté for 1 minute. Add 3 cups of water and mix well.
4. Cover the pan with a lid and cook the rice till it is done. After the pulao is done, transfer into a serving plate, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and the remaining mint leaves. Serve hot with raita.

Nutrition Info