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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
Cook Time 20 minutes
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