Apr 8, 2023

Pudina Corn Rice

Pudina Corn Rice is an easy sweet corn and mint flavored rice. Mint leaves with coconut, spices and corn makes it a tasty one pot meal. 

Pudina is a herb commonly used in Indian cooking. It is used in a variety of dishes such as chutneys, raitas, and salads. It has a refreshing taste and aroma along with many health benefits.


Pudina Corn Rice
Ingredients:
  1. 1 cup rice
  2. 1/2 cup corn steamed
  3. 1 cup mint leaves/pudina
  4. few green chillies, chopped
  5. 1/2 cup coconut shredded
  6. 1 tbsp. chopped coriander leaves
  7. 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
  8. 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  9. 1/2 tsp chana dal
  10. 1/2tsp urad dal
  11. Few Cashews nuts
  12. 1 tbsp. lemon juice 
  13. Salt to taste
  14. 2-3 tbsp. oil

Method: 

Cook rice and spread it on a plate to cool. 
Meanwhile, blend mint leaves, coconut, chillies in without adding water.  
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, jeera, chana dal, urad dal, 
cashews once done, add mint mix and fry for 10 minutes. 
Next add corn, salt and mix well. 
Add rice, lemon juice and mix well. 
Serve Pudina Corn Rice hot with raita and papad.


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Mar 4, 2022

Pudina Peas Rice

Pudina Peas Rice  is an easy peas and mint flavored rice. Mint leaves with coconut, spices and peas makes it a tasty one pot meal.

Ingredients:
1 cup rice
1/2 cup peas steamed
1 cup mint leaves
6-8 green chillies, chopped
1/2 cup coconut shredded
1 tbsp. chopped coriander leaves
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1/2 tsp chana dal
1/2tsp urad dal
Few Cashews nuts
1 tbsp. lemon juice 
Salt to taste
2-3 tbsp. oil

Method: 

Cook rice and spread it on a plate to cool. 
Meanwhile, blend mint leaves, coconut, chillies in without adding water.  
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, jeera, chana dal, urad dal, cashews once done, add mint mix and fry for 10 minutes. 
Next add peas, salt and mix well. 
Add rice, lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot with raita and papad.


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May 6, 2018

Pudina Thokku


Pudina Thokku is a simple tangy spicy side dish for your chapati or bread. Easy to prepare and can be stored for a week.

Pudina is a herb commonly used in Indian cooking. It is used in a variety of dishes such as chutneys, raitas, and salads. It has a refreshing taste and aroma along with many health benefits.


Pudina Thokku 
Ingredients
  • Fresh Pudina/Mint Leaves- 1cup 
  • (washed and cleaned)
  • Red chili-10-12 (bydagi/guntur)
  • Tamarind paste-2 tbsp
  • Jaggery-2 tsp
  • Salt-for taste
  • Oil- 2tbps
  • Menthya seeds-few
  • Coriander seeds-few
  • Mustard-1 tsp
  • Hing-pinch


Method- Dry roast the above mentioned items-chana dal,coriander seeds,menthya,red chillies in little oil. Fry the leaves separately. Once cool add the items with jaggery and salt and grind it in paste with very little water.
Once done, add seasoning -heat oil, add hing and mustard once done add to the thokku. 
Enjoy Pudina Thokku with chapati or bread. 





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Jan 4, 2016

Mint Paratha /Pudina Paratha

Mint Paratha /Pudina Paratha is simple and easy lunch box recipe for kids or adults. A dash of fresh greens  to your daily diet. Enjoy this flavoured and delicious chapati with Raita or Sabzi of your choice.

Pudina is a herb commonly used in Indian cooking. It is used in a variety of dishes such as chutneys, raitas, and salads. It has a refreshing taste and aroma along with many health benefits.
Ingredients

       Mint Paratha /Pudina Paratha



  • 1.5 cups of wheat flour 






  • Fresh Pudina/Mint leaves  -1/2 cup






  • Garam masala pwd-1 tsp






  • Dhania Jeera pwd-1 tsp


  • Curds-1-2 tsp

  • Turmeric-1/2 tsp

  • Jeera-1/2 tsp


  • Ajwain-1/2 tsp

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 tsp. of ghee

  • Oil as needed

  • Method

    Fry the Pudina leaves in little oil. Next grind it coarsely.In a bowl combine all the ingredients with the flour ,add yogurt  and knead into smooth dough, add water as req. Add oil and knead it again and keep it covered for sometime. Make chapatis. Heat a skillet (tava) , gently put in the chapati add oil ,turn on both sides till done. Serve very hot with raita.




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    Mar 31, 2015

    Pudina Vada / Mint Masala Vada

    Pudina Vada or Mint Masala Vada is yet another fritter variety made from lentils with mint leaves. Easy vegan snack  to prepare. A quick flavorful bite for your evening tea.

    Pudina is a herb commonly used in Indian cooking. It is used in a variety of dishes such as chutneys, raitas, and salads. It has a refreshing taste and aroma along with many health benefits.


    Ingredients
    Mint Masala Vada, Pudina vada
    Mint Masala Vada
    • 1 cup Channa Dal
    • Hing-pinch
    • 5-6 Green Chillies 
    • Ginger-shredded
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tbsp grated coconut
    • Few Coriander leaves
    • Onions(Optional)
    • Fresh Pudina/mint leaves
    • Jeera-1tsp
    • Oil for deep frying


    Method:  Soak Channa Dal for half an hour. 
    Next grind soaked channa dal with jeera,salt, green chillies, hing very coarsely with very little water. 
    Next add grated coconut , chopped coriander leaves, chopped pudina leaves , onions  and salt to the mixture and mix well.

    Make small balls and flatten it.  Set it on a plate.In a kadai, heat  oil ,  slowly slide in the ambodes , deep fry till golden brown on both sides.
    Drain on absorbent paper.

    Serve Pudina Vada hot with chutney or sauce or enjoy just like that with hot cup of tea or coffee.



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    Feb 2, 2015

    Chutney Sandwich

    Chutney Sandwich

    Chutney Sandwich : eat it as snack or at picnics.Everyone loves it.Simple and easy.Simple lunch box recipe for kids.

    Prep Time: 10mins

    Cook Time:10 Mins
    Total time:20 mins
    Servings: 4
    Author: Smita

    Ingredients:
    • Bread
    • Butter 
    Green Chutney:
    • 4-5 green chillies, chopped 
    • Coriander leaves,Mint
    • Fresh grated coconut -1/2 cup
    • Roasted gram dal-hurikadle
    • 1 tsp. tamarind paste
    • Salt to taste

    Method: Grind all the chutney ingredients to a smooth paste with little water.Keep aside.
    Remove the edges of the bread slices,apply butter,green chutney .Apply butter,chutney and on another bread slice ,place this on top layer.Toast it .Cut it in triangle shape and serve.


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    Oct 4, 2013

    Vegetable Pulao

    Vegetable Pulao can be made in many different ways. This one is the South Indian variety. Try it out.

    Ingredients
    Vegetable Pulao,Pilaf,Masala rice
    Vegetable Pulao
    • For Rice 
    • 1 Cup Basmati Rice
    • Jeera – 1 tsp
    • Pepper – 1-2
    • Dalchini/Cinnamon – 1 inch 
    • 1 Bay leaf
    • 1 cardamom 
    • Salt to taste
    • Vegetable Mix
    • Oil – 3 tbsp
    • 1 1/2 cup mixed vegetables, chopped
    • ( Cauliflower, Carrot, Green Beans, 
    • Capsicum,Potato)
    • 1/2 cup steamed peas
    • 1/2 tsp Dhania Jeera pwd
    • 1/2 tsp Pulao Masala (opt)
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • For Grinding
    • few pudina leaves
    • few coriander leaves
    • Green chillies-4-5 chopped
    •  Coconut-1/2 cup
    • 1/2 tsp Ginger shreds
    • 1/2 tsp jeera/saunf
    • 1 clove
    • 1 kalamiri
    • 1 Elachi
    Method: Cook the rice with required amout of water (with spices mentioned under rice) and cover. Let it cool.
    Grind the items in mentioned under the heading grinding. Keep it aside.
    Next heat oil in a pan,add onion and fry well. Next add the vegetables and saute for 1-2 mins or till the vegetables are crispy.
    Next add the ground paste and mix well. Let it cook for 5-10 mins on low heat.
    Add the cooked rice ,salt and mix well.
    Cover and cook for 10 mins and let the rice blend with the masala mix .

    Serve Vegetable Pulao hot with raita.
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    Jun 10, 2013

    Pudina Rice

    Pudina Rice (Mint Pulao)  is an easy mint flavored rice. Mint leaves are blended with spices and added with peas and potatoes to make a tasty one pot meal.

    Pudina is a herb commonly used in Indian cooking. It is used in a variety of dishes such as chutneys, raitas, and salads. It has a refreshing taste and aroma along with many health benefits.
    Ingredients:
    1 cup rice
    1 potato,boiled and chopped
    1/2 cup peas steamed
    1 cup mint leaves
    6-8 green chillies, chopped
    1 tsp. ginger
    1 tbsp. chopped coriander leaves
    1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
    1 tsp. cumin seeds
    1/2 tsp chana dal
    1/2tsp urad dal
    Few Cashews nuts
    1 tbsp. lemon juice(opt)
    Salt to taste
    2-3 tbsp. oil

    Method: Cook rice and spread it on a plate to cool.Meanwhile, blend mint leaves, ginger, chillies in smooth paste. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, jeera, chana dal, urad dal, cashews once done, add mint paste and fry for 10 minutes. 

    Next add potatoes, peas, salt and mix well. Add rice, lemon juice and mix well. 
    Serve Pudina Rice hot with raita and papad.

    (You can add only mustard and jeera for seasoning)


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    Apr 6, 2013

    Chaat Chutnies

    • Chaat Chutnies 


    • Green Chutney
    • 1 cup chopped mint leaves
    • 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
    • 4-5 green chili, chopped
    • 1-2 tsp lemon juice
    •  salt

    Method: Blend the above in mixer with little water.
    •  Sweet Chutney
    • 1/2 cup tamarind
    • 1/2 cup  dates
    •  jaggery
    • 1-2 tsp Dhania Jeera Pwd
    • 1/2 tsp red chili powder (optional)
    • 2 cups water
    • salt
    Method: Boil the tamarind and dates in water till soft,Once cool strain the juice .Next add the jaggery and the spice powders and salt.Cook till the jaggery melt.Add masala powder,salt.Cook till it reaches desired consistency.

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