Mint is one of the oldest and aromatic herb that is grown in around the world. I use it with Rice to enjoy the Minty flavour when fused with Rice .
So... here is my Mint Rice
Preparation Time : 30 min
Serves 4 people
Ingredients :
Washed Fresh Pudina/Mint leaves - 1/4 cup
Green chilli - 3
Peas - 3tbsp
Chopped Carrot - 2
Basmati Rice - 1 1/2 cup
Ginger - Garlic paste -1 tbsp
Chopped Onions - 2 (medium)
Wash and Peeled Ginger - 1"inch piece
Garlic Cloves - 5-6
1 black candamom
Cinnamon - 1" inch
Salt to taste
Shah Zeera/Caraway Seeds/Black Cumin Seeds- 1tbsp
Star Anise - 2 piececs
Bay Leaf
Grounded Cinnamon - 1tbsp
Oil - 4 tbsp
Water - 2 3/4 th cup
Preparation:
1. Wash and Soak Basmati rice in Water for 20min.
2. Grind Mint,Ginger,garlic,Green chillies into fine paste.
3. Heat oil /Ghee in cooker add cumin seeds,Cinnamon,cardamon,cloves,Star anise,Shajeera.Let it cook for 30sec.
4. Add Sliced Onions fry till they changes into transparent color add chopped vegetables,Green peas,Garam masala powder,Ginger - Garlic Paste,Cinnamon Powder.Saute for a minute.
5. Drain Rice from Water and Add to Cooker.along with Mint- Green chilli paste.With the help of Laddle Toss them for 2min.
6. Add 2 3/4 cups of water to the Mixture.Close it and let it cook upto 4 whistles.
7. Turn Off the Flame Serve hot with Cashew nuts.
Tips:
Soak Green peas 1 hr before cooking.
We can add Fried paneer to this dish.
Its definitely a Different dish for those who got bored with Routine Rice...!!
So... here is my Mint Rice
Preparation Time : 30 min
Serves 4 people
Ingredients :
Washed Fresh Pudina/Mint leaves - 1/4 cup
Green chilli - 3
Peas - 3tbsp
Chopped Carrot - 2
Basmati Rice - 1 1/2 cup
Ginger - Garlic paste -1 tbsp
Chopped Onions - 2 (medium)
Wash and Peeled Ginger - 1"inch piece
Garlic Cloves - 5-6
1 black candamom
Cinnamon - 1" inch
Salt to taste
Shah Zeera/Caraway Seeds/Black Cumin Seeds- 1tbsp
Star Anise - 2 piececs
Bay Leaf
Grounded Cinnamon - 1tbsp
Oil - 4 tbsp
Water - 2 3/4 th cup
Preparation:
1. Wash and Soak Basmati rice in Water for 20min.
2. Grind Mint,Ginger,garlic,Green chillies into fine paste.
3. Heat oil /Ghee in cooker add cumin seeds,Cinnamon,cardamon,cloves,Star anise,Shajeera.Let it cook for 30sec.
4. Add Sliced Onions fry till they changes into transparent color add chopped vegetables,Green peas,Garam masala powder,Ginger - Garlic Paste,Cinnamon Powder.Saute for a minute.
5. Drain Rice from Water and Add to Cooker.along with Mint- Green chilli paste.With the help of Laddle Toss them for 2min.
6. Add 2 3/4 cups of water to the Mixture.Close it and let it cook upto 4 whistles.
7. Turn Off the Flame Serve hot with Cashew nuts.
Tips:
Soak Green peas 1 hr before cooking.
We can add Fried paneer to this dish.
Its definitely a Different dish for those who got bored with Routine Rice...!!
