Mint Pulao

Serves -2 to 3

 Ingredients:

• Basmati rice-1 cup
• Cauliflower-10 to 12 florets
• Potato -2 large
• Onion -1
• Turmeric powder -1/4tsp
• Garam masala  -1 tsp
• Salt -ToTaste 

To grind: 

• Mint leaves -1 cup
• Ginger -1inch piece 
• Garlic -3 clove
• Lemon juice -2 tsp
• Green chilli -3

To temper :

• Ghee / oil -3 tbsp
• Cloves -2
• Cinnamon -1 inch piece 
• Cardamom -1

Method :

•  Soak Basmati rice for 20 to 30 mins.
• Blanch Cauliflower with salt and turmeric powder. Cut potatoes into bite size pieces.
• Grind ingredients mentioned under to grind and keep ready.
• In a pan  temper with items mentioned under 'temper'. 
• Now add sliced onion . When it turns transparent add Cauliflower and potato.
• When the vegetables are 3/4 th done add the mint masala, salt, Turmeric powder and mix well.
• When vegetables are done add 1&1/4 cup water . When water boils add soaked Basmati rice.
• Close the pan and cook in low flame.
• If you are pressure cooking wait for 2 to 3 whistles.
• Serve with Raita. 

                    

Notes:

•  You can add any veggies of your choice like peas, carrot etc..