MINT-CORIANDER RICE

Ingredients :

 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 cup mint leaves washed
1 cup coriander leaves washed
2-3 tbsp coconut grated
4 green chillies (for grinding) + 2 split
1 onion chopped
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/3 tsp urad dhal
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
10-15 cashews
2-3 tbsp oil
1 tbsp ghee
Salt as required

Method :

 1. Soak basmati rice in water for 20 mins.
2. In a blender take mint leaves, coriander leaves, grated coconut & green chillies. Grind to a fine paste by adding water.
3. In a pressure cooker add oil. When oil heats add mustard seeds. After they crackle add urad dhal, split green chillies & turmeric powder.
4. Add onions & fry for about 2-3 mins.
5. Than add the Mint-coriander paste & fry for about 2-3 mins.
6. Add basmati rice & 2 cups water & required salt. Mix together & close lid. Allow upto 3 whistles.
7. In another pan add ghee & fry cashews.
8. When pressure releases open lid & add fried cashews & mix together.
9. Serve with papad or raitha.