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
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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