Mint Rice

             The aroma of this dish brings back all my nostalgic memories.I used to prepare this dish in a hurry burry before leaving to office.My dad will keep all the ingredients ready and I will do the honours.Lovely days are those!!!


Ingredients

Basmati Rice - 2 Cups
Mint - 2 Cups
Coriander Leaves - 1 cup
Coconut - 3 tsp
Garlic - 10 or 12 Pods
Ginger - 1 inch
Shallots - 6 or 7
Cloves - 2
Cinnamon - 1
Cardamom -1
Bay Leaf - 1
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Green Chillies - 6 or 7
Tamarind - small piece
Salt to taste
Oil - 3 tsp


Method
       Soak the rice in water for about 45 minutes.
       Place mint leaves,coriander leaves,4 garlic,ginger,2 shallots,cloves,cinnamon,bay leaf,cumin seeds,jeera,cardamom,green chillies,coconut,tamarind in a blender.Puree until smooth.
       Mince the remaining shallots and garlic.In a separate pan,add oil and heat.Add shallots and garlic,saute them for  3 or 4 minute.Add the ground ingredients and saute until the raw smell vanishes approx 5 mins.Add 4 cups of waters and required salt.Mix well and allow it to boil.Add the rice,mix well and close the lid.Allow it to cook.When it is done,remove from fire.
        Serve hot with raitha,curd chutney