Baghaara Bhaat (Fried Rice)

Ingredients:
Basmati (I used regular) rice, soaked for 30 min and drained - 2 cups
Cardamom seeds - 6 (or 1 tsp cardamom powder)
Cloves - 6
Cinnamon - 2" piece
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Bay leaves - 2
Green chillies, slit lengthwise - 4
Mint leaves - 1/2 cup
Curry leaves - 6
Coriander leaves, chopped - 2 tb
Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tb
Ghee or vegetable oil - 3 tb
Salt - to taste

Time (cook+prep): 20-25 min
Servings: 4-5

Method:
Heat oil in a wok and fry the cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon. Add the ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves, mint leaves and green chillies. Fry for a couple of minutes and add 2 cups of water and salt. Add the rice when the water starts to boil. Mix well on a high flame until half cooked, then reduce the flame and cook covered until done, stirring once towards the end to avoid burning the bottom. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan