Pudina Rice Recipe or Mint Pulao with Video

Pudina Rice Recipe or Mint Pulao with stepwise photos and video. This is an easy to make one pot meal that is perfect to pack for lunch boxes for both kids and adults along with a simple raita.

Pudina pulao is not only easy to make but its also very flavorful and aromatic.

Packing for lunch box is quick during the morning times especially when you have stocked up already cleaned up mint leaves in the fridge. It will be perfect for potlucks too.

There are several ways of making this South Indian Pudina Rice, but this is the method that I follow in my kitchen as everyone at home loves this rice.

Mint Pulao is not only perfect for Bachelor cooking but also for anyone who is new to cooking.

You can also check out Aloo Gobhi Pulao, Mushroom Peas Pulao, Garlic Fried Rice and Tomato Methi Pulao which are also easy to prepare during the morning rush to pack for lunch box.

I can assure you that you kids will definitely come home with an empty lunch box requesting you pack the same for next day too.

I have made this pudina rice using pressure cooker but you can also make it in an open pan and cook accordingly.

You can also add peas or sweet corn kernels while cooking to make it more colorful and appealing to the kids.

Notes:

– I have added only oil to make the rice. But you can add half oil and half ghee to make the rice more aromatic and rich in taste

– The addition of both lemon juice and turmeric powder will prevent the rice from darkening that might happen due to the oxidisation of mint.

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Pudina Rice Recipe details below:

Pudina Rice Recipe or Mint Pulao

Radhika

Pudina Rice made in pressure cooker with video.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Lunch

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• Basmati Rice - 1+1/2 cups
• Fresh mint leaves - 1 bunch
• Fresh Coriander leaves - 1/2 bunch
• Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
• Green chilies - 5
• Ginger - 1 inch piece
• Garlic pods - 6
• Fennel seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Cinnamon - 1/4 inch stick
• Cloves - 3
• Star anise - 1
• Kal paasi or black stone flower - 1 pinch
• Bay leaf - 1
• Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
• Lemon juice - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 2 tbsp

Instructions

 

• Pick, clean and wash both mint leaves and coriander leaves.
• Wash basmati rice once and soak it in water for at least 30 minutes.
  
• In a mixie jar take grated coconut, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, cloves, mint leaves and coriander leaves.
• Grind it to a smooth paste using little water. (1/8 cup approx)
  
• Heat a pressure cooker with oil. Temper with star anise, kal paasi and bay leaf.
• Add the ground paste and mix well.
• Add red chili powder and cook over medium flame for 3-4 mins till the oil starts to separate.
  
  
• Drain the basmati rice completely and add it to pressure cooker.
• Add 2 cups water, salt, lemon juice, turmeric powder and mix well.
  
  
• Cook over medium flame for 2 whistles and switch off the stove.
• Wait for the pressure to release by itself and open the lid.
• Gently fluff the rice with a fork and mix well.
• Piping hot pudina rice is ready to be backed in lunch boxes or you can serve it immediately with any raita of your choice.

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