Peas Mint Rice

Method

1. 1

   Cook and cool rice: Cook 2 cups basmati rice for separate grains. Cool slightly.

2. 2

   Cook green peas: Boil half cup green peas with a pinch of salt until just tender. Drain.

3. 3

   Make mint paste: Blend 1 cup fresh mint leaves, half cup coriander, 3 green chillies and 4 garlic cloves to a smooth paste.

4. 4

   Heat ghee: Heat 3 tbsp ghee. Add 1 bay leaf, 3 cloves and 2 cardamoms. Fry 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Fry onions: Add 1 sliced onion and fry on medium heat 8 minutes until golden.

6. 6

   Add mint paste: Add the mint-coriander paste. Fry on medium heat 6-8 minutes until raw smell disappears.

7. 7

   Add cooked peas: Add drained peas and salt. Mix well and cook 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add rice: Add cooked rice. Fold gently with a flat spatula.

9. 9

   Mix evenly: Fold until rice is coated with the green mint masala and peas are distributed throughout.

10. 10

    Serve: Garnish with fried onion and mint. Serve with raita and papad.