MINTY CORN PILAF (JAIN)

I tried this with the ingredients available at that moment. It tasted very good with a fantastic aroma.

INGREDIENTS:

Fresh corn kernels OR Frozen corn kernels - 1 cup
Shelled peas OR frozen peas - 1/4 cup
Basmati rice - 1 cup
Slit green chillies - 2
Mint leaves - 1 cup
Cardamom - 2
Cinnamon - 2" stick - 2 nos.
Cloves - 3 or 4
Chilli flakes - 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.
White pepper powder - 1/4 tsp.
Salt - as per taste
Butter - 1 tablespoon
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Water - 2 cups

METHOD:

Soak basmati rice in water for half an hour. Wash the mint leaves well.

In a pressure pan, heat oil and butter. Add all the whole spices and saute for a minute. Add cumin seeds and when they sizzle add the slit green chillies & mint leaves. Saute for another minute. Now add the fresh corns and peas. Saute for 2 more minutes. Add salt and water.

Drain the water completely from the rice. When the water boils add the rice into it. Mix well, cover and pressure cook for 3 whistles. When the pressure is released, take out, add in the chilli flakes and white pepper powder . Give a gentle stir without breaking the grains.

Transfer it to a bowl and serve hot with peppery papads or any raitha of your choice.