Minty delight

Mint flavored rice

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice

1 cup fresh mint leaves

1 cup fresh green peas

1 big sliced onion

1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp. green chili paste

3 tbsp. ghee (clarified butter)

Salt according to taste

Serve with

        Serve hot with a cucumber raitha.

Method

1.Clean and wash the rice. Soak in water for 15 to 20 minutes.
2.Heat Ghee(clarified butter) in a pan and cook the sliced onion till golden brown.
3.Then add the ginger-garlic and chili pastes. Cook till a nice aroma arises.
4.Now add the green peas and the drained rice. Add 4 cups of water and salt to taste.
5.When the pulao is nearly ready toss in the fresh mint leaves and allow to simmer for a couple of minutes.