Mint Palov (Pudina Bath)

I got this recepi from my Mother-in-law. Its really good.

Ingredients:
Mint/Pudina leaves chopped – 2 cups
Onion chopped – 1 cup
Basmati Rice – 2 cups
Water – 2 cups
Oil – 3 tbsp
Cloves – about 4
Cinnamon sticks (Dalchini) – 3 sticks
Cardamom (elaichi) – 2
Green chilles - 2
Ginger paste – 1 tbsp
Garlic (optional) – 1 tbsp
Cashews – about 15
Salt – to taste

Method:
Place the Pressure cooker on the stove and turn on the heat
Pour the oil into the cooker pan and heat it
Add the cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, green chilles, ginger paste and cashews. Saute for 3-4 mins
Add the onion and fry for about 5mins
Add the mint leaves and mix
To the above mixture, add the rice and water proportionately
Add salt to taste and give a stir
Close the Pressure cooker and wait for 2 whistles
Serve the Mint Palov hot with any raita