Firstly, in a mixer jar, take 1 bunch of mint, ½ bunch of coriander, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 inch of ginger, 4 chillies, 1 black cardamom, 5 cloves, 1 inch of cinnamon and ½ javetri.

Grind to a smooth paste, adding water if required. Keep aside.

In a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp ghee. Add 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, 1 black cardamom.

Sauté until the spices turn aromatic.

Add 1 onion and sauté until the onion turns golden brown.

Further add 2 tbsp peas, 1 carrot, ½ capsicum, 5 beans and 1 potato.

Stir fry till the vegetables turn crunchy.

Also, add ½ tsp turmeric, 2 tsp biryani masala, 2 tsp salt and saute till the spices turn aromatic.

Add the prepared masala paste and cook well until the oil separates.

Now add 2 cups of water, 1 cup of basmati rice, 2 tsp of lemon juice, and mix gently.

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Fluff the rice gently, ensuring it is non-sticky.

Finally, enjoy Pudina Pulao Recipe with raita.