Pudina Pulav

Soak the basmati rice in water for 30 mins. Drain the water and rinse it in tap water for 2 times. Keep this aside.

In a blender, add coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies and little water, grind it to a smooth paste.

In a mixie or mortar&pestle, make a paste of ginger and garlic.

Heat oil and ghee in a cooker, add clove, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf & fennel seeds. Saute this for few secs. Add chopped red onion and salt, saute this for 2 mins until it turns golden brown.

Add ginger garlic paste, fry for a min. Add chopped tomatoes, fry until it turns soft and mushy.

Add mint leaves, coriander leaves and green chillies paste,fry this for 2 mins until raw smell goes off. Otherwise it spoils the taste of the rice.

Add garam masala, saute this for a min.

Add rice and water, mix well. Check the salt. Close the pressure cooker with a lid and cook for 2 whistles. Turn off the flame. Let the pressure release on its own.

Open the cooker, add lemon juice,if necessary, mix gently with a fork or spoon.

Serve hot with any spicy gravies and raita. I had with mushroom peas fry.