Charishma's Fresh Mint Flavoured Basmati Rice

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup long-grain basmati rice, cleaned, washed and soaked
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups water
• 10 fresh mint leaves, washed and torn

Recipe

• 1 heat water in a pot on high flame.
• 2 once it starts bubbling, lower heat and add the drained rice and salt.
• 3 stir once and allow to cook.
• 4 once it comes half-way to a boil, add the mint leaves.
• 5 lower flame, partially cover with a lid and allow it to cook until almost three-fourth done.
• 6 uncover and drain in a colander(done to remove the starch).
• 7 transfer to a clean(and preferably warm) casserole or serving container.
• 8 otherwise, alternatively, transfer to a microwave-safe container and microwave for 3 minutes, uncovered.
• 9 fluff with a fork and serve immediately.
• 10 we had this with black-eyed peas(posted separately with my name).
• 11 enjoy!