Pudhina rice

INGREDIENTS

Basmati rice -  2 cup
Mint leaves  -  1/2 cup
Coriander leaves  -  1/4 cup
Green chillies  -  3-4
Ginger  -  1 inch
Garlic cloves  -  5-6 cloves
Cumin seeds  -  3/4 tsp
Cardamom  - 1 black
Cinnamon  -  a small piece
Onion chopped  -  1
Garam masala  -  1/2 tsp
Salt  -  to taste
Oil or ghee

METHOD

Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes, drain it and keep aside
Make a fine paste of mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chillies, ginger and garlic.
Heat oil or ghee in a cooker, add cumin seeds and when it starts to crackle add cardamom and cinnamon.
Add chopped onion fry till light brown, add garam masala and cook for a minute.
Add the mint paste and cook till oil seperates from it.
Add the drained rice and fry for 2-3 minutes.
Add enough water and salt.
Cover and cook till done
Serve hot with any spicy gravy and raita.