Chicken Qeema Pilao

Ingredients:
Rice 1-1/2 cups
Chicken mince 200 grams
Oil 4 tbsp
Green cardamoms 2
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Cloves 2
Cinnamon 1/2 inch stick
Black peppercorns 8-10
Onions (sliced) 3 medium
Green chillies 3-4
Chopped tomatoes 3-4
Ginger paste 1 tbsp
Garlic paste 1 tbsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp
Chopped coriander leaves 2 tbsp
Mint leaves (torn) 15-20
Salt to taste

Method:
Soak the rice in sufficient water for half an hour. Drain and set aside. Heat oil in a deep pan. Add green cardamoms, cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorns and stir. Add onion and sauté for two minutes. Add hand broken green chillies, chicken qeema and stir. Add tomatoes, ginger paste, garlic paste and stir. Add red chili powder, garam masala powder and stir. Add soaked and drained rice. Add four cups of water, coriander leaves, mint leaves and salt and stir. When the water comes to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Cook till done. Serve hot.