Step 1

Cook rice till al dente. Rice should be grainy fully cooked and not mushy.

Step 2

Wash, peel and cut potatoes to tiny cubes. Leave them in a bowl of water till used.

Step 3

Pour oil to a hot pan, saute dry spices till they splutter

Step 4

Add onions, chopped garlic or ginger. Fry for a min or two.

Step 5

Next add cubed potatoes , roast till they are fully cooked

Step 6

Sprinkle turmeric, red chili powder,mint, salt and garam masala . Quickly saute well.

Step 7

optional step: If the potatoes are still not cooked, add little water , cover and cook till they are done. Make sure the water is evaporated before adding rice.

Step 8

Add cooked and cooled rice to the pan Mix well . Off the stove.

Step 9

Garnish potato pulao with coriander leaves and serve with papad or raita or a simple salad.