Mint Pulao is a very mild spiced rice ,yet high on taste .
This Mint Pulao can never go wrong ,even for the beginners. The mint ground with coconut enriches the taste of the rice. Also the addition of potatoes gives it a bit of a punch. This Mint Pulao is a good recommendation for the lunch box.
Ingredients :
- Basmati Rice 1 cup
- Onion 1(sliced )
- Potatoes 2(cubed)
- Turmeric 1/4tsp
- Cinnamon 1″
- Cardamom 2
- Cloves 2
- Mace 2
- Salt to taste
- Oil & ghee 11/2 tbsp
Grind to a Paste :
- Mint leaves a cup
- Green chilly 4-5
- Ginger 3/4 “
- Garlic 3-4 pearls
- Cumin 3/4-1 tsp
- Coconut 1 cup (grated )
Method :
- Cook the rice with salt just right ( no over cooking ) grains should be separate .
- It is a good idea to use a spoon of oil in the water while cooking the rice.
- Once the rice is cooked allow it to cool.
- In a pan heat oil and ghee .
- Throw in whole species ,let it splutter.
- Add onions and let it get transparent.( a pinch of salt can be added to quickly change
- colour of the onions .)
- Add the potatoes and fry for a bit.
- Add the ground paste ,salt and give it a toss.
- Add water (1/2 cup ) and mix.
- Close and cook ,till potatoes get ½ – ¾ cooked.
- Now open the lid ,and fry till the moisture is dried up.
- Now add the cooked rice and give a gentle mix ,till the rice gets warm.
- Garnish with coriander leaves .
- Serve hot with raita.
