Pudhina Pulav

Mint Flavoured Rice

SERVES 4  ♦ PREPARATION TIME: 60 MINUTES  ♦ COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES

This dish can be prepared on the hob whilst the main dish is simmering in your Curry Cooker.

150g Basmati rice
2 x 1 inch Pieces of ginger
225ml Natural yoghurt
3 tbsp Vegetable oil
2 Bay leaves
5 Cloves
5 Green cardamom pods
10 Black peppercorns
900ml Water
175g Fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 tsp Fresh coriander, chopped
Salt to taste

1. Clean the rice several times in water and leave to soak for 1 hour.
2. Peel the ginger and grind to a fine paste in a food processor. Whisk in the yoghurt and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a pan and add the bay leaves, cardamom pods, cloves and peppercorns. When they begin to crackle add the ginger and yoghurt mixture. Cook on a low heat for 3 minutes.
4. Add the water and bring to the boil. Season to taste.
5. Drain the rice and add to the pan with the chopped mint leaves.
6. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on a low heat for 10 - 20 minutes or until the rice is completely cooked. Drain and serve.