About
Pudina Rice, also known as Mint Rice, is a flavorful Indian dish made with mint leaves and basmati rice. It is a very popular dish in South India, especially in the regions of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The dish is refreshing and light to eat and is perfect for a quick lunch. The dish gets its flavors from the use of fresh mint leaves, various spices, and basmati rice which gives it a fragrant aroma.
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Recipe
Ingredients
basmati rice
2 cups
fresh mint leaves
1 bunch
chopped onions
1 cup
green peas
1/2 cup
green chillies
2
ginger
1 teaspoon
garlic paste
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
oil
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and soak the basmati rice for 15-20 minutes.
Step 2:
In a blender, grind the mint leaves and green chillies into a fine paste.
Step 3:
Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Step 4:
Add the chopped onions and saute until they turn golden brown.
Step 5:
Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute.
Step 6:
Add the mint paste, turmeric powder, and salt and mix well.
Step 7:
Add the rice and green peas, and saute for a couple of minutes.
Step 8:
Add 4 cups of water and cook on a medium flame until the rice is cooked.
Step 9:
Serve the pudina rice hot with raita or papad.
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