Pudina Pulao (Mint Pulao) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Delicious rice dish. Use fresh grated coconut or the frozen grated coconut found in asian or indian groceries. Do not use the bagged coconut found in the baking isle of american groceries. Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice |
1 teaspoon jalapeno, minced |
1 1/2 cups mint leaves, chopped |
2 bay leaves |
4 -6 cloves |
8 -10 black peppercorns |
4 tablespoons ghee |
2 teaspoons ginger, minced |
3/4 cup yogurt |
1/2 cup coconut, grated |
4 -6 green cardamom pods |
3 cups water |
salt |
Directions:
1. Wash rice and drain.
2. Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pot.
3. Add cardamom, cloves, and black peppercorns.
4. When they crackle, add bay leaves, ginger, jalapeno, coconut, and yogurt.Cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add water, bring to a boil, then add rice and salt.
6. Bring to a boil, then add mint leaves, cover and cook over low heat until rice is cooked and fluffy.
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