Pudina (Mint) Rice

Ingredients



1 cup Basmati Rice

3-4 cloves garlic (crushed or chopped)

2-3 green chillies (chopped)

1/4 cup(packed) cilantro leaves

1/2 cup (packed)mint leaves

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1 tsp garam masala powder

Ghee (as required)

a handful of fried cashews

Salt to taste



Method



Cook 1 cup Basmati rice with 2 cups of water. Fluff up the cooked rice with a fork to get separate grains. Set aside.



Remove the stems from the herbs, clean well & set aside.



In a pan, heat 1 tsp ghee, add garlic & green chillies. Saute for a few mins. Add shredded coconut & saute till light golden. Add garam masala powder & the herbs. Saute till the leaves are wilted.



Cool this mixture & grind to a smooth paste.



Saute the ground paste for a few mins. Add the cooked rice & mix well. Sprinkle a little water if required & add salt to taste. Saute for a few more mins.



Garnish with fried cashews.



Serve hot with yoghurt.