Qeema Pilao

Pick and clean basmati rice. Soak for 30 minutes. Drain and leave aside.

Heat oil in a pan, add whole garam masala, pepper corns, cumin seeds, chopped garlic, chopped onions and chopped green chillies. Sauté well.

Add mutton mince and cook on high heat for a few minutes. Add garlic paste, ginger paste, red chilli powder, chopped tomatoes, 3-1/2 cups of hot water, salt and soaked basmati rice. Mix lightly.

Add garam masala powder. Allow rice to cook over a high heat. Cover the pan and further cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes. Add chopped mint leaves and chopped coriander leaves.

Serve qeema pilao hot with mix vegetable raita.