Mint Rice

Preparing a healthy meal for the whole family with ingredients fresh from the garden.....What a joy !!!

Ingredients

Basmati Rice - 1 cup
Water - 2 cups
Mint - 1 bunch
Ginger - 2 inch piece
Garlic - 2 large pods
Green chillies - 3
Onion (chopped) - 1 handful
Carrot (chopped) - 1/2 handful (optional)
Beans (chopped) - 1/2 handful (optional)
Peas - 1/2 handful (optional)
Paneer cubes - 10 Nos. (optional)
Garam masala - 1/2 tbsp
Salt - To Taste
Oil - 2 tbsp

Method

1. Wash the basmati rice and soak it for 30 min.
2. Separate the mint leaves from the stems & wash them under cold water.
3. In a mixie / blender, grind the mint leaves, ginger, garlic & green chillies to a coarse paste adding little water.
4. In a wide bottom pan, add oil.
5. When hot, add the chopped onions.
6. When they turn transparent, add the chopped vegetables and fry for 3 min.
7. Now add the grind mixture and fry for about 3 min till the raw smell of mint goes off.
8. Now, add the paneer cubes and the garam masala & fry for another 1 min.
9. Add the soaked rice with necessary salt & 2 cups of water.
10. Give a good mix and check for salt.
11. Cover cook in a medium heat until all the water is absorbed by the rice.
12. Give a gentle mix and reduce to a low heat.
13. Cover the pan & let this sit for another 10 min.
14. Turn off the heat and give one last gentle mix.
15. Serve with raita or any fries.