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.