Easy Mint Rice

Mint leaves are rich in iron and there is a saying that each mint leaf taken produces one drop of blood. This easy to make mint rice will be a perfect lunch box recipe.

Easy Mint Rice

YIELD: 3 SERVINGS

Ingredients:

Rice – 1 cup (cook the rice)

Mint leaves – 1 bunch

Roasted gram dhal – 2 tsp.

Onions – 1

Green chilli -3 (small)

Ghee – 3 tbsp.

Cashews – to garnish (optional)

Salt – as per taste

Method:

1. Clean the mint leaves, separate the leaves from the bunch and chop them.
2. Chop the onions and green chillies finely.
3. Heat ghee in a pan.
4. Add roasted gram dhall and fry well.
5. Add the onions and green chillies.
6. Once the onions turn translucent add mint leaves, salt and sauté until it cooks well.
7. Add cooked rice to this and mix well.  Garnish with cashews roasted in ghee.
8. Serve with raitha of your choice.