Pudina Rice Recipe
The Pudina Rice Recipe also known as Mint Pulao is a refreshing dish made from mint leaves. The Pudina Rice is among the all-time favorites dishes of my kids and makes its way into the lunch box with ease along with bowl of yogurt. The addition of pudina makes this rice dish nutritious as well.
Ingredients
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1 cup Rice
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2-1/2 cups Mint Leaves (Pudina)
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3 Green Chillies
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slit
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1 teaspoon Tamarind Paste
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1 Onion
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finely chopped
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2 teaspoons Oil
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Pudina Rice Recipe, we first have to cook the rice
Step 2
I most often like to use a day old rice for making Pudina rice, but you can cook fresh rice as well
Step 3
Cook the rice with 2 cups of water along with a little salt and a tablespoon of oil until all the water is absorbed
Step 4
Allow the cooked rice to rest for a while and use it to make the Pudina Rice only after it has completely cooled down
Step 5
Or to cook rice in a pressure cooker follow Steamed Rice Recipe - Pressure Cooker
Step 6
while the rice is cooling we will make the pudina masala
Step 7
Wash the pudina leaves
Step 8
Using a mixer grinder, grind the pudina leaves along with the green chillies and tamarind into a smooth paste
Step 9
Heat the oil on medium heat; add the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle
Step 10
Stir in the urad dal and roast it until it turns light golden brown
Step 11
Add the onions and saute until the onions turn translucent
Step 12
Once done add the ground pudina mixture and salt
Step 13
Give it a stir and let it cook for 5 minutes until the mixture turns a little thick
Step 14
Turn off the heat and finally stir in the cooked rice to this mixture until well combined
Step 15
Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste
Step 16
Transfer Pudina Rice into a serving bowl
Step 17
Serve Pudina Rice along with Tadka Raita or Beetroot Raita and Elai Vadam for your lunch or you can also pack it in your lunch box