Pudina Rice

Pudina (Mint leaves)-  1 Bundle.
Onion - 1 finely chopped
Ginger- a few pieces
Garlic- 4 pods
Green Chillies -  3 (you can vary it according to how hot you want it)
Cardamon- 3
Cinnamon sticks- 2
Bay leaves- 2
Cumin seeds- 1/2 tea spoon
Cloves- 3
Basmati Rice- 1 cup
Oil for cooking
Salt to taste

Preparation:
1) Soak the basmati rice in water for 15-20 minutes.
2) Wash the pudina leaves properly and grind it with ginger,garlic and green chilly.
3)  In a pan, take three tablespoon oil.
4) To that add cumin seeds.After they splutter, add cinnamon sticks,cardamon,cloves,bay leaves and saute it till it gives out an aromatic flavor.
5) Now add finely chopped onions.
6) After they turn slightly brown, add the ground mint leaves paste and fry it  nicely till it leaves the raw smell.
7) Now add the soaked basmati rice and saute it for a dew minutes.
8) Add this to a pressure cooker,add salt and let it cook.
9) Garnish with finely chopped mint leaves.
10) Serve hot with onion raita.