Pudina (Mint) Pulav

Ingredients :

Pudina 1 bunch
Grated Coconut 1/2 cup
Green chillies 3-4
Green peas (Optional, recommended)
Mustard seeds 1 tbspn
Turmeric 1 small spoon
Cloves 2
Cinnamon 1 small piece
Ginger garlic paste 2 tbspn
Chopped onions 1 cup
chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup
Soaked Rice 4 cups
Chilli powder (if more spicy taste required)
coriander powder 1/2 tbspn
Salt to taste
Oil 3 tbspn

Method of Preparation:

Grind the pudina leaves,cloves,cinnamom,chillies and grated cocunut.
In a cooker, add the oil and season with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Add onions and fry till they turn golden brown. Add Tomatoes and saute for a while.
Add peas if considered.
Add turmeric powder,chilli powder,coriander powder,salt and then the ground paste.
Add the ginger-garlic paste.
Add Rice and saute for a minute. Add water the required amount of water and pressure cook.

Pudina Rice is now ready.Serve with Raita.