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Mint Rice| Pudina Rice | Indian Authentic, delicious, healthy, traditional, quick Recipe!!!
Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious lunch idea? In this video, I’m sharing my favorite authentic Mint Rice (Pudina Rice) recipe. This flavorful Indian dish is made with fresh mint, aromatic spices, and crunchy cashews—perfect for those days when you want a break from regular dal and sabzi!
This recipe is beginner-friendly and great for meal prep or kids' lunch boxes. Follow along for my tips on getting that perfect vibrant green color and rich aroma.
The Recipe: Mint Rice
Ingredients
For the Paste:
1 bunch Fresh Mint leaves (washed) [00:14]
1 bunch Fresh Coriander leaves (washed) [00:22]
1-inch piece of Ginger [00:40]
2 Garlic cloves [00:40]
2 Green chilies [00:40]
For the Tempering (Tadka):
1/3 cup Oil [01:43]
1 tsp Mustard seeds [00:28]
1 tbsp Urad Dal (washed) [00:28]
2 Dried Red chilies [00:40]
Curry leaves [01:52]
1/4 cup Cashews [00:40]
1 Onion (thinly sliced lengthwise) [01:24]
Other Ingredients:
2 cups Pre-cooked Rice (Basmati preferred) [00:52]
2 tbsp Tamarind paste/pulp [00:40]
1 tsp Salt (or to taste) [00:28]
2 tbsp Desi Ghee (for finishing) [03:33]
Instructions
Prepare the Paste: Blend the mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger, garlic, and green chilies into a smooth paste. Use a very small amount of water if needed [01:05].
Heat Oil & Sizzle: In a kadhai, heat 1/3 cup oil. Add mustard seeds, red chilies, and urad dal. Sauté until the dal turns light brown [01:43].
Add Aromatics: Toss in the curry leaves, followed by the sliced onions. Cook the onions only until they are transparent; do not overcook them as they should provide a slight crunch [02:05].
Fry Cashews: Add the cashews to the kadhai and sauté for a minute until they are lightly toasted [02:18].
Cook the Base: Pour in the prepared green mint paste and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons of tamarind pulp and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook on medium flame until the mixture starts releasing oil [02:31].
Mix Rice: Add the pre-cooked rice to the mixture. Gently mix until every grain is coated in the green paste and the rice turns a beautiful light green [02:59].
Final Simmer: Cover and cook on low flame for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to soak into the rice [03:23].
The Finishing Touch: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of desi ghee over the rice to enhance the flavor and give it a glossy finish [03:33].
Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GlujwW04-8
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Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious lunch idea? In this video, I’m sharing my favorite authentic Mint Rice (Pudina Rice) recipe. This flavorful Indian dish is made with fresh mint, aromatic spices, and crunchy cashews—perfect for those days when you want a break from regular dal and sabzi!
This recipe is beginner-friendly and great for meal prep or kids' lunch boxes. Follow along for my tips on getting that perfect vibrant green color and rich aroma.
The Recipe: Mint Rice
Ingredients
For the Paste:
1 bunch Fresh Mint leaves (washed) [00:14]
1 bunch Fresh Coriander leaves (washed) [00:22]
1-inch piece of Ginger [00:40]
2 Garlic cloves [00:40]
2 Green chilies [00:40]
For the Tempering (Tadka):
1/3 cup Oil [01:43]
1 tsp Mustard seeds [00:28]
1 tbsp Urad Dal (washed) [00:28]
2 Dried Red chilies [00:40]
Curry leaves [01:52]
1/4 cup Cashews [00:40]
1 Onion (thinly sliced lengthwise) [01:24]
Other Ingredients:
2 cups Pre-cooked Rice (Basmati preferred) [00:52]
2 tbsp Tamarind paste/pulp [00:40]
1 tsp Salt (or to taste) [00:28]
2 tbsp Desi Ghee (for finishing) [03:33]
Instructions
Prepare the Paste: Blend the mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger, garlic, and green chilies into a smooth paste. Use a very small amount of water if needed [01:05].
Heat Oil & Sizzle: In a kadhai, heat 1/3 cup oil. Add mustard seeds, red chilies, and urad dal. Sauté until the dal turns light brown [01:43].
Add Aromatics: Toss in the curry leaves, followed by the sliced onions. Cook the onions only until they are transparent; do not overcook them as they should provide a slight crunch [02:05].
Fry Cashews: Add the cashews to the kadhai and sauté for a minute until they are lightly toasted [02:18].
Cook the Base: Pour in the prepared green mint paste and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons of tamarind pulp and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook on medium flame until the mixture starts releasing oil [02:31].
Mix Rice: Add the pre-cooked rice to the mixture. Gently mix until every grain is coated in the green paste and the rice turns a beautiful light green [02:59].
Final Simmer: Cover and cook on low flame for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to soak into the rice [03:23].
The Finishing Touch: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of desi ghee over the rice to enhance the flavor and give it a glossy finish [03:33].
Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GlujwW04-8
#MintRice #PudinaRice #indianauthentic #SimplyDeliciousIndia #QuickLunch #IndianRecipes #HealthyEating #RiceRecipes #LunchBoxIdeas #VegetarianCooking #pulaorecipe