Ingredients:
1 cup rice, washed and drained
2 1/2 cups water
2 green chilies, chopped ( I use 1 large and 1 small)
1 1/2 cm ginger, peeled and chopped
5 spring onions, chopped ( both whites and greens)
2 1/2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon mint leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped
2 cloves, powdered
2 green cardamoms, powdered
1 cinnamon sticks, powdered (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
3 -5 spring onions, chopped,to garnish
Directions:
Wash the rice, soak it in water for 30 minutes and keep aside.
Powder the cloves and cardamoms and keep aside.
Heat oil in a skillet.
Add ginger and garlic.
Saute till lightly browned and the raw smell of the ginger and garlic is browned.
Add the green chillies and spring onions.
Saute for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, every 30 seconds.
Add the mint and corriander leaves and continue to cook for 2 more minutes.
Add the powdered spices and mix well to get a wonderful aromatic mixture.
Add in the drained rice, salt and water.
Stir well.
Bring to a boil.
Lower flame, partially cover and cook till all the water has evaporated and the rice is cooked.
Garnish with chopped spring onions.
It looks really beautiful.
Serve hot with a delicious dollop of yogurt or a raita for a wonderfully satisfying meal.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 40 min.