📝 Ingredients:

• 1 cup IndRizo's Premium Raw Rice
• 2 tbsp ghee/oil
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 1 green chili, slit
• ½ cup mint leaves (pudina)
• ¼ cup coriander leaves
• 1-inch ginger
• 4-5 garlic cloves
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 2-3 cloves
• 2-3 cardamom pods
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp salt (adjust as needed)
• 2 cups water
• 8-10 cashews (optional)

1️⃣ Prepare the Pudina Paste

• Blend mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger, garlic, and green chili with a little water to make a smooth paste. Set aside.

2️⃣ Sauté Spices & Onions

• Heat ghee/oil in a pan.
• Add cumin, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and bay leaf. Sauté until fragrant.
• Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown.

3️⃣ Cook the Masala

• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
• Stir in turmeric powder, salt, and garam masala.
• Add the mint-coriander paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.

4️⃣ Cook the Rice

• Add the washed and drained basmati rice and mix gently.
• Pour 2 cups of water, cover, and cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes until rice is soft and fluffy.

5️⃣ Final Touch

• Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with roasted cashews (optional).