Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice
1 teaspoon jalapenos, minced
1 1/2 cups mint leaves, chopped
2 bay leaves
4 -6 cloves
8 -10 black peppercorns
4 tablespoons ghee
2 teaspoons ginger, minced
3/4 cup yogurt
1/2 cup coconut, grated
4 -6 green cardamom pods
3 cups water
salt
Directions:
Wash rice and drain.
Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pot.
Add cardamom, cloves, and black peppercorns.
When they crackle, add bay leaves, ginger, jalapeno, coconut, and yogurt.Cook for 3 minutes.
Add water, bring to a boil, then add rice and salt.
Bring to a boil, then add mint leaves, cover and cook over low heat until rice is cooked and fluffy.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 30 min.