Pudhina Rice /Mint Rice 2

Today posting the other version of mint rice,i mean the masala version.The taste will be as same as pulao but the main difference lies in the measurement of the spices!!!Lets go straight to the recipe....

Ingredients:
Measurement for 1 cup rice

1.Mint leaves................2 cups

2.Cilantro........3/4 cup

3.Green Chillies.........2

4.Ginger.......an inch piece

5.Garlic........5 to 8 cloves(medium size)

6.Oil.................2 tbsps

7.Ghee.........1 tbsp

8.Shahi Jeera.......1/2 tbsp

9.Cardomon..........2

10.Cloves....3

11.Cinnomon stick(pattai).........2(1 inch size)

12.Turmeric powder.....1/4 tbsp

13.Salt to taste

14.Rice.......1 cup

15.Water.......2 cups

16.Garam Masala powder.........1/4 tsp(optional)

17.Green Peas............3/4 cup

Procedure:

1.Grind ingredients 1,2,3,4 and 5 to a paste without water.

2.Heat oil n ghee in a pressure pan,splutter shahi jeera,cardomon,cloves and cinnamon sticks.

3.Pour in the grounded paste and peas,saute for few minutes (for 3 to 5 minutes).Add turmeric powder and garam masala now.

4.Now add in water,rice and salt.Pressure cook until it is done(Up to 3 whistles).

5.Serve with any raita or anything u like.Hope u like it!!

Note:U can avoid green chilies n add red chilli powder instead.

Mint and cilantro has too many goodness.These help in curing  poor digestion,hiccups,ear aches,flatulence n sinus ailments.Mint is a very good remedy for nose congestion and cold.