Mint Rice

Today's recipe is most refreshing Mint Rice. When you feel sick to your stomach prepare this rice for lunch. You will feel very light as well as it will soothe your stomach. Mint masala which we are adding to this rice, makes the dish very much tastier. Over to the refreshing recipe..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time :20 minutes

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice                 - 1 cup

Whole Garam Masala   - Each 1

Big Onion                      - 1

Salt                                 - As required

Turmeric Powder           - 1/4 tsp

Mint Leaves                   - few

Oil                                  - 1 tbsp

To Grind:

Mint leaves                   - 2 handful

Chopped Ginger           - 1 tsp

Chopped Garlic            - 1 tsp

Cashew Nuts                - 4 to 6 (optional)

Fennel Seeds                - 1/2 tsp

Green Chili                   - 2

Whole Garam Masala   - Each 1

Tomato                          -1

Procedure:

• Wash Basmati rice in enough water. Saute rice in little oil and take it out in a plate. Chop Big onion lengthwise. Grind everything under 'To Grind'. Whole Garam Masala includes Cinnamon stick, Cloves, Star aniseed, Green cardamom, etc.
• Heat oil in a cooker. Add whole Garam Masala to it. Add chopped onions after a minute.
• After the onions turn translucent, add ground masala. Saute till raw flavor of masala goes off.
• Add enough salt, turmeric powder and 2 cups of water to it. When the water boils add rice , mint leaves and cook for a whistle. After the pressure subsides, open the cooker and mix everything well.
• Enjoy with curry of your choice.

Your refreshing mint rice is ready in minutes!!!