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2
cups rice, plain or Basmati, washed and drained
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3-4
tablespoons oil
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1
medium onion, chopped finely
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1
stick Cinnamon
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4
Cloves
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2
Cardamom
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1-2
green chilies, sliced
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3
tablespoons Mint Leaves, chopped
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3
medium Tomatoes diced
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1
Cup Tomato Juice
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1
Cup Hot water
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Salt
to taste or 1 1/2 teaspoons
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Heat the oil, sauté cardamom, cinnamon & cloves until you can
smell the flavor.
Add
the onion and sauté until light brown.
Add
the mint leaves, chilies, and tomatoes. Add the rice. Sauté the
mixture lightly for a few minutes. Add salt.
Add
1 cup hot water and 1 cup of tomato juice. Bring the mixture
to a boil. Lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes or until the rice
is cooked.
Garnish
with Mint leaves. Serve it hot.
