Step 1

MAKING OF MINT PASTE

Step 2

Take a blender and add all the ingredients mentioned under the head "FOR MINT PASTE".

Step 3

Grind to a fine paste. Keep aside.

Step 4

Add oil in pressure cooker.

Step 5

Add bay leaf and cumin seeds. Let seeds splutter.

Step 6

Put cashews in oil and roast them till turn light golden.

Step 7

Add onion and saute till turns golden brown.

Step 8

Pour in the mint paste and let it cook for about 2 minutes until it cooks and absorbs well.

Step 9

Add rice in pressure cooker. The rice should have been washed and soaked for about 20 minutes before using.

Step 10

Add salt and water and mix.

Step 11

Put the lid of pressure cooker on and let it blow 2 whistles.

Step 12

When the pressure from cooker releases, open the lid.

Step 13

Mint rice are ready. Enjoy warm with curd or the way you love to.