February 12, 2011

Pudina Pulao (Mint Rice)

Ingredients: 
  • 2 Cups Cooked rice(should not be sticky)
  • 1/2 Cup Mint/pudina - 1 big bunch
  • 1 Large chopped Onion
  • 3-4 green chillis(it depends on how spicy you like because mint it selfs is bit spicy)
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp Urad dal
  • Few cashews slit into 2 pieces
  • 1-2 tbsp Butter or Desi Ghee
  • 1/4 Cup chopped coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp Oil for seasoning

Preparation Process: 
  • Blend(Grind)mint and green chillis using very little water then Keep it aside.
  • Heat Butter,oil in a large pan for seasoning.
  • Fry The cashews and keep them aside.
  • Add urad dalwhen it turns light brown add cumin seeds,mustard seeds when they start splatters,
  • Add chopped onions, fry onions on medium flame for a min then add gingergarlic paste and fry till the onion oozes the oil.
  • Then add mint paste fry till it looses the raw flavor.
  • Add rice and salt and mix evenly.
  • Garnish with fried Cashews and Coriander Leaves.
  • Serve HOT HOT!!! with raitha.  

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