Mint Pulao Recipe | Mint Rice Recipe

This Mint rice recipe is such a flavourful and also a quick lunch box rice variety, which can be easily prepared in a jiffy. I have tried other versions of this rice, but this is the first time, I am trying this mint pulao recipe. Whenever I buy mint leaves in my weekly purchase, I usually prepare Veg biriyani / Brinji rice or Thengai paal rice. If you have any sudden cravings for biriyani, just add some veggies like carrot, beans, cauliflower etc to this pulao and you can call this as an instant version of biriyani. As all of us know mint leaves have so many medicinal values. It helps in digestion, relieves from blocked nose, a great appetizer and mouth freshener too. This recipe is with step by step pics and a short Youtube video. If you like my video, please share it and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

Mint Rice Recipe

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Mint Pulao Recipe | Mint Rice Recipe

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

Mint rice recipe is such a flavourful and also an quick lunch box rice variety, which can be easily prepared in a jiffy. I have tried other versions of this rice, but this is the first time, I am trying this mint pulao recipe.

Course: Lunch, Main Course, Rice Varieties

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Mint Pulao Recipe, Mint Rice Recipe

Servings: 3 People

Author: Priya Santhamohan

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Basmati Rice / பாஸ்மதி அரிசி
• 1 Big Onion / பெரிய வெங்காயம்
• 1 Potato / உருளைக்கிழங்கு
• ¼ Cup Green Peas / பச்சை பட்டாணி
• ⅛ tsp Turmeric Powder / மஞ்சள்தூள்
• 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder / கரம் மசாலா தூள் Link for Garam masala powder
• 1½ Cup Water / தண்ணீர்
• Salt / உப்பு As required
• 2 tsp Lemon Juice / எலுமிச்சைச்சாறு

To Grind

• ¾ Cup Mint Leaves / புதினா
• 3 to 4 Green Chilli / பச்சைமிளகாய்
• 1 Small Piece Ginger / இஞ்சி
• 4 to 5 Pods Garlic / பூண்டு
• 2 to 3 tbsp Coconut / தேங்காய்
• ¼ Cup Water / தண்ணீர் To grind

To Temper

• 1 tsp Fennel Seeds / சோம்பு
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 Star Anise
• 1" Piece Cinnamon / பட்டை
• 3 Cardamom / ஏலக்காய்
• 2 Cloves / கிராம்பு
• 7 to 8 Cashew / முந்திரி Optional
• 2 tbsp Ghee / Oil / எண்ணெய் Link for Homemade Ghee

Instructions

1. First, get ready with the ingredients. Clean mint/coriander leaves, peel the skin of garlic and ginger. In a mixer, grind all the ingredients listed in the table 'To Grind'. Add 1/4 cup of water and grind it to a smooth paste.

2. Rinse the rice well and soak in water for 1/2 an hour. Drain the water and keep the rice aside. Slice the onion lengthwise and cube the potato. In a heavy-bottomed pan, add ghee and temper all the ingredients given in the table 'To Temper'. Also, fry the cashews till golden brown.

3. Add onions and saute till it is transparent. Then pour the ground paste and add the cubed potato.

4. Add green peas, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and 1.5 cups of water.

5. Add required salt and saute for 2 minutes. Then add the drained rice.

6. Squeeze lemon juice and give a gentle mix without breaking the rice grains. pressure cook the rice in medium/temperature for 2 whistles. Once the pressure subsides by itself, open the lid and fluff up the rice with a fork (You can prepare it as a one-pot meal also).

   Serve this mint pulao with simple onion raitha.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Tips for Mint Rice Recipe

1. Other rice varieties like jeeraga samba, sona masoori or even left over rice can also be used.
2. Adjust green chilli as per your spice level for this mint pulao recipe.
3. For variation veggies like carrot, beans, cauliflower or even broccoli can be added.
4. Instead of grinding coconut, 1/4 cup of coconut milk can be used, which adds more taste. But adjust water accordingly.
5. Don't skip turmeric powder as it gives bright green colour to this mint rice recipe.
6. Grind the mint leaves, just before cooking else it turns dark in colour.
7. Lemon juice can be replaced with 1/2 chopped tomato.

 

Mint Rice Recipe

Method for Mint Pulao Recipe

1. First, get ready with the ingredients. Clean mint/coriander leaves, peel the skin of garlic and ginger. In a mixer, grind all the ingredients listed in the table ‘To Grind‘. Add 1/4 cup of water and grind it to a smooth paste.
2. Rinse the rice well and soak in water for 1/2 an hour. Drain the water and keep the rice aside. Slice the onion lengthwise and cube the potato. In a heavy-bottomed pan, add ghee and temper all the ingredients given in the table ‘To Temper‘. Also, fry the cashews till golden brown.
3. Add onions and saute till it is transparent. Then pour the ground paste and add the cubed potato.
4. Add green peas, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and 1.5 cups of water.
5. Add required salt and saute for 2 minutes. Then add the drained rice.
6. Squeeze lemon juice and give a gentle mix without breaking the rice grains. pressure cook the rice in medium/temperature for 2 whistles. Once the pressure subsides by itself, open the lid and fluff up the rice with a fork (You can prepare it as a one-pot meal also).
Serve this mint pulao with simple onion raitha.

Mint Pulao Recipe