Meat Ball Pulao

Ingredients :

Mutton,minced	250 Grams
Basmati rice	1 ½ Cups
Red chilli powder	1 Teaspoon
Garam masala powder	½ Teaspoon
Coriander powder	1 Teaspoon
Salt	To Taste
Ginger-garlic paste	1 Tablespoon
Ghee	1 Tablespoon
Bay leaves	2
Green and Black cardamoms	8
Black peppercorns	6
Cinnamon	1 Inch
Cloves	5
Cumin seeds	1 Spoon
Onions	2
Yogurt	1 Cup
Fresh mint leaves	6

Directions :

1. Grind together mutton mince, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder, salt and 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste.
2. Heat ghee in a non stick handi.
3. Add bay leaves, green cardamoms, black cardamoms, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds and sauté till fragrant.
4. Finely slice the onions and add and sauté till lightly coloured.
5. Add the remaining ginger-garlic paste and sauté till 1 minute.

6. Add yogurt and mix. Drain the rice and add to the masala. Add 3 cups of water and mix. Add salt and mix. Cover and cook.  Apply ghee on your hands and shape the mince mixture into small balls and add to the rice.
7. Stir lightly and cover and cook for 10-12 minutes. Keep stirring gently from time to time till both the rice and mince balls are cooked.
 Garnish with mint leaves and serve hot.