Ayurvedic Mint Rice

Ingredients 1/2 cup grated coconut 1/4 cup warm water 1 cup Basmati rice 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup fresh coriander 2 cloves garlic chopped 1 small piece ginger, grated 1 tablespoon ghee or butter 1 small onion, julienned 1 cinnamon stick 2 cloves 5 whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 cups hot water Preparation: Combine grated coconut and warm water in a small bowl. Stir to combine and let sit for 15 minutes. Squeeze coconut to remove as much excess water as possible. Discard water and fluff coconut with a fork. Set aside. Rinse rice until the water runs clear. Soak for 20 minutes before straining and setting aside. In a mortar and pestle (or a small food processor), grind mint, cilantro, garlic, ginger and coconut to a thick paste. Add a few drops of water if necessary to help form the paste. In a saucepan, […]