Pudina Pulao (Mint Rice)

Ingredients: 

• 2 Cups Cooked rice(should not be sticky)
• 1/2 Cup Mint/pudina - 1 big bunch
• 1 Large chopped Onion
• 3-4 green chillis(it depends on how spicy you like because mint it selfs is bit spicy)
• 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp Urad dal
• Few cashews slit into 2 pieces
• 1-2 tbsp Butter or Desi Ghee
• 1/4 Cup chopped coriander leaves
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Oil for seasoning

Preparation Process: 

• Blend(Grind)mint and green chillis using very little water then Keep it aside.
• Heat Butter,oil in a large pan for seasoning.
• Fry The cashews and keep them aside.
• Add urad dalwhen it turns light brown add cumin seeds,mustard seeds when they start splatters,
• Add chopped onions, fry onions on medium flame for a min then add gingergarlic paste and fry till the onion oozes the oil.
• Then add mint paste fry till it looses the raw flavor.
• Add rice and salt and mix evenly.
• Garnish with fried Cashews and Coriander Leaves.
• Serve HOT HOT!!! with raitha.