Mint rice

Method

1. 1 Blend mint with herbs, green chilies, and ginger to make a purée without adding water.
2. 2 Don't boil the mint purée; boiling it will turn the rice a dull brown, not green.
3. 3 Soak the rice for 30 minutes, then drain it completely.
4. 4 Sauté cardamom in ghee, then stir-fry onions for 6 minutes without browning.
5. 5 Add the rice and stir for 3 minutes, then pour in hot water and cook for 15 minutes.
6. 6 Mix the mint purée into the cooked rice immediately after turning off the heat, let it sit for 8 minutes, and then squeeze in some lemon juice.

With an appliance

• Microwave 37 min

  Replace step 5: add the roasted rice and hot water to a partially covered bowl, microwave at 900W for 12 minutes, then let it steep for 5 minutes; reduce cooking time to about 3 minutes, ensuring the grains are fluffy and you don't need to constantly monitor the pot. For the mint purée in step 6, only mix after turning off the heat to prevent the green color from turning brown.