Shanthi's Cookbook

Rice - 2 cups

Whole Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp Jeera, 1 Cinnamon Stick, 3 Cardamom and 3 to 4 Cloves.

Biryani leaf - 1

Oil - 4 to 5 tbsp

Salt - according to taste

Onions - 2

Green Chillies - 1

Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tbsp

Chopped Mint / Pudina - 1/2 cup

Cilantro - chopped

Biryani/ Pulao masala - 1 tsp

Water - 4 cups

1. Make thin onion slices vertically and 1 or 2 green chillies.

2. In a sauce pan, heat up some oil and saute whole garam masala along with the biryani leaf. Add chopped onions and green chillies. After the onions turn translucent, add ginger garlic paste and chopped mint. Let it cook for a while.

3. Add the Biryani Masala. Put a lid on and put the flame on low. Let it cook.

4. Meanwhile wash rice and put it in a rice cooker and pour water. Now add the onions and masala to this and mix well. Add salt. Throw in some chopped Cliantro on top.

5. After the rice cooks, mix and serve hot.

Serving Suggestion : Serve hot with Raita.