Pudhina Pulao

  Today I want to share an easy to make with less effort Pudina flavored rice. Its healthy one pot meal. Pudina has very strong flavor and good for digestion, so I am trying to prepare 2/3 times in a month. This is the best idea to give it in a kids lunch box. Even bachelor can cook this rice easily and enjoy !

INGREDIENTS:

• Basmati Rice 1 cup
• Onion 1
• Mint leaves 1/2 cup
• Cilantro 1/2 cup
• Ginger Garlic paste 1 tsp
• Green chilies 2-3
• Tomato 1
• Frozen peas 1/2 cup
• Water 1.5 cup
• Salt As per taste

METHOD:

1. Cook the rice in 4 cups of water in a pressure cooker and keep aside.
2. Grind mint leaves, ginger, red chillies, peppercorns, coconut, curds and salt to a smooth paste.
3. Heat the ghee in a deep vessel, add peanuts and roast for few seconds.
4. Add the chana dal, curry leaves, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom and cloves.
5. When mustard seeds stop spluttering, add the prepared mint paste and stir fry for few seconds.
6. Now add the cooked rice and mix thoroughly.
7. Cover and cooked for 2-3 minutes and stir in lemon juice, mix well.
8. Serve hot with any raita of your choice.