Pudhina Pulav Mint Flavoured Rice is a dish can be prepared on the hob whilst the main dish is simmering in your Curry Cooker. 

Ingredients 

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

Method 

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.