Ingredients

• 1 cup - pudina/mint leaves
• 2 cups - basmati rice
• 1 - onion, medium sized
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp - jeera
• 2 inch piece - cinnamon
• 4-5 - cloves
• 1/2 - green chilli
• 1 - dry red chilli
• 1/2 tsp - black pepper
• 1 tsp - lemon juice
• 2 tbsp - ghee/butter
• 1/2 tsp - ginger-garlic paste (optional)
• Salt as per taste

How to Make Plain Mint pulao

• Wash and soak rice in water for about 30 mins.
• Cook rice and ensure that the grains don't stick together. Keep aside.
• Dry roast the red chilli and black pepper.
• Grind it with the mint leaves and green chilli without water.
• Heat ghee or butter in a wok and add mustard seeds.
• Add jeera, cinnamon and cloves after the mustard seeds splutter.
• Slice onions thinly and add to the tempering.
• Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry till fragrant.
• Add the pudina masala when the onions are almost done.
• Saute until the onions change colour and are completely cooked.
• Add salt, rice, lemon juice and mix well.
• Remove from stove and serve hot.