Pudina Rice
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Pudina Rice
Ingredients
- Boiled rice: Preferably long-grain basmati rice. Make sure to cook rice a few hours in advance if planning to use it in fried rice.
- Cabbage: Though green cabbage tastes the best in this fried rice, purple cabbage can be used too.
- Green peas: Fresh/ frozen. Fresh peas will take more time to get cooked. You can skip green peas if you want to make this dish with cabbage only.
- Onion
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Green chili peppers: Skip or de-seed to make it less spicy.
- Spring onion greens
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime juice
- Cumin seeds
- Salt and pepper
- Vegetable oil/ any other cooking oil
Instructions
Step 1: Rinse and Soak
Start by rinsing the Basmati rice thoroughly in water until the water runs clear.
Soak the rice in water for 20-30 minutes, then drain and set it aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Mint Paste
In a mixer, combine fresh mint leaves, fresh coriander leaves, green chilies, garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, and grated coconut (if using).
Add 1/4 cup of water and blend until you have a smooth paste. Set it aside.
Step 3: Heat Oil
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pressure cooker.
Step 4: Sauté Spices
Add a mix of whole spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves) and cumin seeds (jeera) for tempering.
Sauté until the spices release their aroma.
Step 5: Sauté Onions
Add thinly sliced onions to the oil and sauté until they turn a golden brown color.
Step 6: Add Mint Paste
Introduce the mint paste to the cooker along with turmeric powder and chili powder.
Mix well and cook for a minute, stirring occasionally.
Step 7: Add Tomatoes
Add chopped tomatoes to the mixture.
Mix well and cook for a minute, allowing the tomatoes to soften.
Step 8: Combine Rice
Stir in the soaked Basmati rice, ensuring it’s well coated with the mixture.
Step 9: Add Water and Salt
Pour in 2 cups of water and add salt to taste.
Gently stir.
Step 10: Pressure Cook
Close the pressure cooker lid and cook the rice in medium flame for 2 whistles.
Step 11: Fluff and Serve
Once done, gently fluff the rice with a fork.
Serve your Spicy Mint Rice garnished with fresh coriander leaves, and enjoy this flavorful delight with your family.