Mint Pulao | Pudina Rice

Mint Pulao/ Pudina Rice is a very simple yet delicious, refreshing and flavorsome one pot rice recipe that’s perfect for quick lunch or dinner!

Refreshing, zingy and delightful, a dash of mint can set almost anything right. We use it in our chutneys, raita, and even garnish our biryanis with the cooling herb.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF MINT:

From boosting digestion to keeping your breath fresh for long, mint is packed with a number of benefits

Some of important benefits are:

• Mint facilitates smoother digestion.
• Mint’s anti-inflammatory properties soothe the swelling and keep the mucous at bay.
• Mint has umpteen antiviral and antibacterial properties that can keep mild flu and cold.
• Mint may help cure headaches too.

Try other mint recipes,

MINT CHUTNEY

TIPS FOR PERFECT MINT PULAO:

Here are the few tips and suggestions to make perfect mint pulao at home,

• Use fresh mint and coriander to make the masala paste.
• Soak the rice for 15 mins and then drain the water. Else the rice will becomes mussy.
• You can also use sona masuri rice to make this pulao.
• Do not overcook the masala paste otherwise it will turn dark in color.
• Adding lemon juice helps in retaining green color of mint.
• Always use rice to water ratio 1: 1 3/4 for perfect fluffy rice
• You can also make this pulao by replacing water with thin coconut milk to enhance taste.

SOME OF THE VARIATIONS:

Here are some of the variations you can try:

• Mint Corn Pulao – You can added 1/2 cup of frozen corn while the masala is simmering.
• Mint Vegetable Pulao – You can use any vegetables of your choice to add in the pulao. Like potato, carrot, beans, cauliflower and peas
• Mint Paneer Pulao – You can add paneer for extra protein.
• Mint Chicken Pulao – ry adding some fried or grilled chicken
• Mint Chickpeas Pulao – You can add 1/2 cup of boiled chickpeas while the masala is simmering.

HOW TO SERVE THIS MINT PULAO?

Serve this mint pulao with plain yogurt or raita like onion raita, onion-tomato raita, boondi raita.

It is perfect for kids or adults lunch box!

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Mint Pulao

Mint Pulao/ Pudina Rice is a very simple yet delicious, refreshing and flavorsome one pot rice recipe that’s perfect for quick lunch or dinner!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

• For mint masala paste:
• 2 cup mint leaves tightly packed
• 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped
• 2 green chillies
• 1/2 inch ginger
• 3 garlic
• 2 tbsp fresh coconut grated
• Water as required for grinding
• For pulao:
• 1 cup basmati rice washed and soaked for 15 mins
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 2 cloves
• 1 small cardamom
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 1 bay leaves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 medium onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 3/4 cup water
• salt as required

Instructions

 

• In a blender, add mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger, garlic, green chilies, coconut and grind to smooth paste by adding little water.
• In a deep pan, heat oil + ghee and add cinnamon, bay leaves, cardamoms, cloves, cumin seeds and saute a minute till they become aromatic.
• Then add sliced onions. Saute till the onions become golden and transparent.
• Add the blended mint masala paste, garam masala and saute the masala paste for a minute or two.
• Add the frozen corn and saute for a minute. Then add the lemon juice, salt and water, bring to boil.
• Finally check for seasoning and add rice, mix gently.
• Cook on medium flame till the water is absorbed to 80%. Then reduce to low flame and cook for 3 mins by covering it with lid.
• Turn off the flame and let it sit for 3 more mins and open the lid and gently fluff the rice.
• Serve pudina rice hot with plain curd or with boondi raita.

Notes

1. Use fresh mint and coriander to make the masala paste.
2. Soak the rice for 15 mins and then drain the water. Else the rice will becomes mussy.
3. You can also use sona masuri rice to make this pulao.
4. Do not overcook the masala paste otherwise it will turn dark in color.
5. Adding lemon juice helps in retaining green color of mint.
6. Always use rice to water ratio 1: 1 3/4 for perfect fluffy rice
7. You can also make this pulao by replacing water with thin coconut milk to enhance taste.
8. You can also add cashew for extra crunch while frying the spices

Keyword Mint Pulao, Pudina Rice

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