Follow below steps to install the MIUi rom on your mini
Take proper backup of your phone and charge the battery top a good level (preferably 100% to avoid battery calibration issue)
Restart your phone in CWM mode using Home and power button
Wipe data/Factory reset >> yes
Wipe Cache partition >> Yes
Advanced >> Wipe delvik Cache >> Yes
Now in main menu go to Install ZIP from SD card and show the location of the file Wait till installation is complete Reboot the system now Once system boots up >> Just wait for 5 minutes before you start using it.