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Pudina Rice Recipe | Mint Rice Recipe

Pudina Rice is an aromatic and flavorful one pot meal made using basmati rice, mint leaves, spices and herbs. Pudina Rice is enjoyed with raita and a good choice to make it for a weekend lunch. The vibrant green color makes this variety rice tempting and makes it wholesome yet easy and quick to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

To temper

  • 1 and ½ tablespoon oil
  • 12 cashews
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1 small clove
  • 1 small cardamom
  • ½ inch cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds

For the masala paste

  • 2 cups mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoon coconut
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 2 green chilies
  • 2 garlic

Instructions

  • To make masala paste - Add 2 tablespoon coconut, 1 inch ginger, 2 green chilies, 2 garlic to a mixer.
  • Rinse and add 2 cups mint leaves.
  • Add little water and make a fine paste like this, Set aside.
  • Heat 1 and ½ tablespoon oil, add around 12 cashews, fry until golden brown, remove and set aside.
  • Add 1 small bay leaf, 1 clove, 1 cardamom, ½ inch cinnamon and ½ teaspoon cumin seeds. Let it splutter, give a quick sauté.
  • Add ½ cup chopped onion along with salt to taste.
  • Saute until onions turn slightly golden.
  • Add mint paste.
  • Saute until raw smell leaves, it turns dark green. Add 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Add 1 teaspoon jaggery. Give a quick saute.
  • Add 2 cups cooked basmati rice.
  • Mix it well until the masala coats well. Check and adjust with salt. Finally add fried cashews, give a quick mix and switch off.

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Notes

  • Soaking - Soaking rice for 20 minutes makes it soft and fluffy. I always soak the rice and cook.
  • Rice - Cook rice grain separated. You can use any long grained rice or regular rice too.
  • Mint leaves - Use fresh mint leaves, avoid stale leaves as they taste bitter and dull the color.
  • Variation - You can add ¼ cup coriander leaves for added flavor. You can replace oil with ghee or use half and half. You can add 1 teaspoon lemon juice at the end for more flavor.
  • Pairing - Pair it with plain curd or any raita of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Pudina Rice Recipe | Mint Rice Recipe
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 545 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 1063mg46%
Potassium 736mg21%
Carbohydrates 102g34%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 262IU5%
Vitamin C 32mg39%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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