Pudina rice is a simple recipe with a lot of pudina flavour, but in this recipe lets make it more healthier by adding vegetables. This is a very simple recipe with ingredients that can be almost found in any fridge. This is a rice dish that goes well with any curry or side dish.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- 1) Wash and soak the rice for 20–30 minutes. Meanwhile, blend the green chillies, ginger, garlic, mint, and coriander into a smooth, vibrant green paste.
- 2) Heat oil and ghee in the cooker. Add your whole spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf).
- 3) Sauté onions until they are a deep golden brown. This provides the "umami" base for the rice.
- 4) Add your choice of vegetables (peas, carrots, beans, and potatoes work best).
- 5) Stir in your green paste and turmeric. Cook this for 1–2 minutes until the raw smell of the garlic and ginger disappears.
- 6) Gently fold in the soaked rice. Tip: Sauté the rice with the masala for 1 minute before adding water; this coats the grains in fat and keeps them from sticking.
- 7) Add water and salt. Close the lid and cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
- 8) This is the hardest part—wait. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Opening it too soon can break the delicate grains.