Pudina Peas Pulao

 Ingredients:

Cooked Rice - 250 gms

Pudina (Mint) Leaves - 1/2 bowl

Coriander Leaves - 1/4 bowl

Fresh Green Peas - 1/4 bowl

Green Chillies - 2 to 3

Dessicated Fresh Coconut - 1/4 bowl

Ginger - 1" piece

Garlic  - 2 to 3 cloves

Cinnamon - 1/2" piece

Cardamom - 1

Cloves - 3 to 4

Salt to Taste

Oil - 2 tbsp

Mustard Seeds - 2 tsp

Bengal Gram - 1 tsp

Urad Dal - 1 tsp

Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

Cashew nuts -  10 - 12

Method:

Grind Mint, Coriander, Green chillies, Ginger and Garlic to a coarse paste.

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, bengal gram and Urad dal. Fry till they become golden brown.

Add cloves, cinnamon and cardamom now.

Now add the ground paste to the mix. Also add cashew and green peas. Add little water ( about 1/2 cup ) to the pan and allow the it to cook.

After the water evaporates completely cook the paste for 2 more mins on high flame.

Mix it with the cooked rice and serve.

Some Tips and Tricks:

1. Mix the rice based on the masala consistency that you require.

2. Grind the mixture to coarse paste. This would enhance the taste and you would be able to feel the taste of different ingredients.