Mint Rice

• 1 Cup basmati rice, cooked
• 2 Onions, chopped
• 5 Green chillies, chopped
• 1 Bunch medium in size mint leaves, finely chopped 
• 1 tsp Tamarind paste 
• 3 tbsp Fresh grated coconut 
• 1 tbsp Cashewnuts , broken into pieces 
• 3 tbsp Oil 
• Salt to taste

For Seasoning: 

• 1 tsp Bengal gram 
• 1 tsp Black gram 
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds 
• A few Curry leaves

	1. Heat 1 tsp oil in the pan and sauté green chillies and mint leaves until    mint      leaves shrink.
	2. Grind this along with tamarind, coconut and salt.
	3. Heat the remaining oil and fry the cashewnuts till golden and set aside.
	4. Combine all the seasoning ingredients with it.
	5. Add finely cut onions to it and saute until it become golden brown.
	6. Combine the ground masala paste with it and fry for a few more minutes until good aroma comes.
	7. Reduce the heat and add the cooked rice.
	8. Mix it and add the fried cashews to it and serve