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Pudina Pulao – Mint Rice Recipe – Pudina Rice Recipe

November 23, 2015 82 Comments


Mint Pulao or pudina pulao is one of my favourite mixed rice recipes. Mint has a strong flavour but when combined with spices and rice, it lends it very well to the final dish. I have seem many variations of this mint rice recipe but this is the kind I like the best and stick to making. Since fresh mint is not always easy to get near where I love, I postpone all my mint recipes and save it for when I buy it from Little India. This mint pulao is one such recipe I had postponed for a while.

Anyway, I prepared this mint rice about a month back because I got a huge bunch of mint leaves from the Indian vegetable market and had no clue what to do with it all. There is only so much you can use up to make mint chutney, right?

The rice came out super nice and since TH is a huge mint fan, he loved it too!

If you love pulao recipes, then check out this vegetable pulao recipe, rajma rice recipe, tomato spinach pulao, and coriander rice recipe.

Pudina Pulao - Mint Rice Recipe - Pudina Rice Recipe

Pudina Pulao / Mint Rice / Pudina Rice

Serves : 2 – 3

Ingredients:
2 cups rice (I used basmati rice)
2 cups fresh mint leaves / pudina, lightly packed
1 onion, chopped fine
3 to 4 green chillies
ΒΌ cup grated coconut (fresh works best, frozen will do too)
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
4 cloves
4 green cardamom pods
1″ piece of cinnamon
1 star anise
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp ghee
12 roasted cashews for garnishing (optional)
Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. If using basmati, soak the rice in 4 cups water for half an hour and cook in pressure cooker for 1 whistle. Once pressure leaves the cooker, spread out on a plate and let it cool without clumping. If using rice cooker or any other method, cook until the rice is done yet firm.

2. Grind the mint leaves with the coconut, green chillies and ginger / garlic (if using fresh) to a paste.

3. Heat ghee in a pan and roast the cashews until golden brown (if using) and drain. Add the spices – cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves and star anise – and saute for about a minute, taking care not to burn them. Then add the chopped onions and saute unil it turns transparent.

4. Add the ground paste to the pan and fry for about 2 to 3 mins until it turns fragrant. Again, take care not to burn! Add salt.

5. Mix in the cooled rice without breaking it too much. Garnish with the roasted cashews and serve with a raita of choice.

Pudina Pulao - Mint Rice Recipe - Pudina Rice Recipe
Pudina pulao is best served warm and fresh. However, it also makes a great lunchbox dish so pack it along with some nice vegetable curry for a well-rounded meal.

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  1. Lakshmi Canteen @ Koppa

    October 4, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    I love this version of rice. Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe:-)

    Reply
  2. shwetaRaj.

    October 1, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    ShwetaRaj

    thankq. Somuch. Very tasty.

    Reply
  3. Mamatha Reddy

    June 27, 2012 at 8:29 am

    very tasty
    pudina rice mint pulav

    Reply
  4. Anonymous

    June 16, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Hi there….It is a healthy and tasty recipe indeed.Anyhow, a correction. V can avoid coconut milk. And roast d rice with all d ingredients before cooking it. GIVES A GOOD RESULT……

    Reply
  5. Shruz

    February 29, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    http://ensamayalarangam.blogspot.com/2011/09/pudina-rice-mint-rice.html

    I guess it was a spin off from your site…. Sorry if it isnt…

    Reply
    • Nagalakshmi V

      March 2, 2012 at 7:58 am

      hmm.. not sure πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. teja

    February 26, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Hi .. Tried this out yesterday… And it went good … Didnt know what to serve along with this …
    So searched for aloo kurma recipe and served it …. Any ways thanks four blog…:–))

    Reply
  7. teja

    February 26, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Hi .. Tried this out yesterday… And it went good … Didnt know what to serve along with this …
    So searched for aloo kurma recipe and served it …. Any ways thanks four blog…:–))

    Reply
  8. quaintkal

    September 14, 2011 at 8:28 am

    Nags, i made it yesterday and it turned out soooo well πŸ˜€ πŸ˜€ thanks! i added a few peas and potatoes though to make it a one pot meal in a jiffy πŸ™‚

    here's a picture
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/quaintkal/6145942143/in/photostream

    Reply
  9. Anonymous

    April 26, 2011 at 2:01 am

    searched for a mint rice receipe and saw urs..made it today and it was delicious…i loved it…pics also really works in choosing ur receipe from the numerous search results..but now i think i found a good place..
    cheers…

    rinki

    Reply
  10. Nags

    April 26, 2011 at 2:07 am

    Thank you Rinki. I am very glad you liked the pudina pulao recipe.

    Reply
  11. Anonymous

    March 23, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    Hi,
    Just made this rice. My 4 yr old son loves it.
    He actually said he wants more rice. He never said he want more rice… Thanks for the recipe

    Viji

    Reply
  12. Bhanushree

    March 16, 2011 at 10:21 pm

    Just searched around for a quick recipe today.. and found yours..
    While the cooker was whistling with Rice, rest of the things were done and the whole thing took around 25 mins.. which is Awesome for working wives like me..
    Thank you soo much for the recipe.. am sure my hubby will be coming back home with another bunch of Pudina :p All credits to you πŸ™‚

    Reply
  13. Nags

    March 16, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    thanks! i love this pudina rice recipe. its one of my favourite variety rice recipes on this site!

    Reply
  14. Joey

    March 8, 2011 at 7:53 am

    I made this today for lunch. Served it with Paappu Chaaru. The combo was heavenly.

    Reply
  15. Nags

    August 20, 2010 at 1:06 am

    hahaha i actually think that's a good thing πŸ™‚

    Reply
  16. Divya Kudua

    August 19, 2010 at 10:43 am

    Gosh the pics look almost the same..eeks!!

    Reply
  17. Gayu

    June 2, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    Hey Nags! This is exactly how my mom makes the Pudina rice!!

    Reply
  18. Nags

    May 30, 2010 at 12:03 am

    Thank you so much Samitha. Do let me know if you tried it πŸ™‚

    Reply
  19. Anonymous

    May 29, 2010 at 6:08 am

    Hey! thanks a lot…was looking for this recipe.. simple n looks good too. beautiful pictures.
    Samitha

    Reply
  20. Anonymous

    May 25, 2010 at 9:24 am

    thank u soo much da i am pregnent now so this dish very good to eat at this time……..

    Reply
  21. My Experiments with Cooking

    April 1, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    Aww!I protest. I was about to post mint rice on my blog. I would still post, gee!

    Reply
  22. Shreya

    April 1, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    I too have mint rice, tamarind rice, veg biriyani, fish biriyani, chicken biriyani, bisibella bath, tomato rice, lemon rice etc. pictures:D, and since you limited the entries to 5, and I am too lazy to post all too soon, they will wait for other events or for some random post..Nags, your pics are exceptional this time, love the mint green color. the recipe is definitely more flavorful than mine, i tried avoiding coconut:D

    Reply
  23. Pavithra

    April 1, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    Wow thats looking so lovely.. asusual great clicks.. I too have mint rice in my post.. WIll send it to you…

    Reply
  24. DEESHA

    April 1, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    I love mint but rarely do I make Pudina Pulao ..I love that pic with the mint leaf Nags

    Reply
  25. Parita

    April 1, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    Oh my its raining rice in your blog…delicious flavorful rice..love the color..looks gorgeous dear..perfect!!

    Reply
  26. Nags

    April 1, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    SJ – no this does NOT smell of toothpaste πŸ˜€ But you need to like the flavour of mint if you are you enjoy this.

    Shreya – do post a couple more and send them if you can πŸ™‚ Also, why oh why would you deprive any dish of coconut? πŸ˜€ You can make this without coconuts too actually. in that case, i make it a one pot meal πŸ™‚

    Reply
  27. Varunavi

    April 1, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    It looks so good,i was above to make this today and send for the event.
    My mom used to make this when we were small and we used to call this green rice πŸ™‚

    Reply
  28. Aparna

    April 1, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    We like mint too and I use it chutneys mostly but have never made rice with it, though I make ice-cream with mint.
    I have some rice posts in my drafts and should post them soon. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  29. Marta

    April 1, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    I think I remember eatign this before, and I distinctly remember the wonderful aromas that just fill you up after each mouthful! This looks delicious and all the spices make it one of the best rice dishes I've ever had. EVER.

    Reply
  30. shveta

    April 1, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    Great Recipe. Beautiful pictures.
    I have a cooking blog too:
    http://shvetahora.wordpress.com/

    shveta

    Reply
  31. Nags

    April 1, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    If you use a paste, it may taste different depending on the ingredients in the paste. Do try it though πŸ™‚

    Reply
  32. Anonymous

    March 25, 2010 at 6:02 pm

    Hai Nags,i tried your mint pulao today.It came out verywell.Thanks for your recepie .keep posting more recepies.

    Thanks,
    Nithya

    Reply
  33. shveta

    August 7, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    Great Recipe. Beautiful pictures.
    I have a cooking blog too:
    http://shvetahora.wordpress.com/

    shveta

    Reply
  34. Nags

    June 11, 2009 at 3:43 am

    If you use a paste, it may taste different depending on the ingredients in the paste. Do try it though πŸ™‚

    Reply
  35. Silky

    June 10, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    The picture makes me drool !! i have a ready made mint paste. can i use that. If yes, then is it the same procedure? i hope the taste won't vary?

    Reply
  36. Cilantro

    June 8, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    I have lot of Mint growing in my backyard. I love mint and I have tons of them. This recipe sounds delicious. I make the rice with mint and cilantro combo. Will have to try it with Mint alone.

    Reply
  37. DEESHA

    June 8, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    I have mailed the details regarding the dish for the event again .. hope it has reached yu this time

    Reply
  38. Erin from long island

    June 8, 2009 at 7:13 am

    this looks great…i LOVE mint and have a ton of it growing around my yard!

    if you find yourself in need of another us for mint…..put watermelon and mint in a blender with any sweetener you like. I also like to add a touch of scotch. Then add ice and water as needed and blend! it is so refreshing on a hot day especially after working out in the garden all day!

    Reply
  39. Cynthia

    June 7, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    That's a good-looking bowl of rice.

    Reply
  40. Nags

    June 8, 2009 at 1:46 am

    That recipe sounds awesome Sakshi! Send it to me!!!

    Reply
  41. FoodShoutOut

    June 5, 2009 at 9:13 pm

    You have some great recipes on your site and it would be great if you could share them at FoodShoutOut.com
    FoodShoutOut.com is a place for people to discover and share great indian recipes from anywhere on the web. From the biggest online destinations to the most obscure blog, FoodShoutOut.com surfaces the best stuff as voted on by users.

    Reply
  42. Erica

    June 5, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    Wonderful flavors!

    Reply
  43. Ammu

    June 5, 2009 at 5:12 am

    Looks georgeous. Lovely color.

    Reply
  44. ARUNA

    June 5, 2009 at 5:00 am

    awesome dish…….looks so colorful!!!!!

    Reply
  45. Namratha

    June 5, 2009 at 1:38 am

    This is an all time favourite and your looks truly 'mint' green!

    Reply
  46. egglesscooking

    June 4, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    I too prepare it like this minus the coconut. My mother in law prepares a mint spicy powder too to mix with rice. Dry roast the leaves, then urad dal, channa dal and red chillies and powder everything together.

    Reply
  47. egglesscooking

    June 4, 2009 at 5:55 pm

    We too love Mint Pulav. I too make this minus the coconut. You could also prepare mint powder to mix it with rice. Slightly dry roast the leaves. The dry roast urad, chana dal and red chillies and powder everything together.

    Reply
  48. Priti

    June 4, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    I made the same way once…I love mint but my DH doesn't! Nice clicks and rice looks yum

    Reply
  49. rekhas kitchen

    June 4, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    ummmm one more rice recipe from you nice color and sounds very flavor full and I made your coconut rice and it is just awesome shall i post it in my blog?

    Reply
  50. veena

    June 4, 2009 at 4:53 am

    Hi ..
    Pulav looks mouthwatering ..Great clicks as well

    Reply
  51. Anu

    June 3, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    Looks Wonderful!! Nice click. Just now sent u pudina pulav for the ravishing rice event πŸ™‚

    Reply
  52. Kalyani

    June 3, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    rice looks great & delicious … pictures look wonderful…..

    Reply
  53. Divya Rao

    June 3, 2009 at 6:54 am

    Lovely picture! I have sent in my entry to the event…

    Reply
  54. Sig

    June 3, 2009 at 1:17 am

    Lovely color, and the mint looks so fresh. We got a few bags for mojito last week and those were the saddest looking leaves I've ever seen!

    Reply
  55. Marta

    June 2, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    I think I remember eatign this before, and I distinctly remember the wonderful aromas that just fill you up after each mouthful! This looks delicious and all the spices make it one of the best rice dishes I’ve ever had. EVER.

    Reply
  56. Kalai

    June 2, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    Yummy!! I absolutely adore pudhina!

    Reply
  57. lissie

    June 2, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    beautiful pictures…flavorful rice! i will try to send my recipe for the event πŸ™‚

    Reply
  58. Sakshi

    June 2, 2009 at 3:24 pm

    Mint rice…is it as yummy as your coriander rice??? The pics says its yummy. Do you know how to cook Lotus Root, Pecan Nut Biryani?? If not I can send the recipe…lolz
    Btw I like Mint toothpaste

    Reply
  59. Aparna

    June 2, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    We like mint too and I use it chutneys mostly but have never made rice with it, though I make ice-cream with mint.
    I have some rice posts in my drafts and should post them soon. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  60. Varunavi

    June 2, 2009 at 4:38 am

    It looks so good,i was above to make this today and send for the event.
    My mom used to make this when we were small and we used to call this green rice πŸ™‚

    Reply
  61. Home Cooked Oriya Food

    June 2, 2009 at 2:09 am

    Its looks so good… How do you manage to keep the green color! Mine loses color completely… Maybe I over cook it…
    Yours looks fabulous… And the pix are mind blowing …

    Reply
  62. Divya Vikram

    June 2, 2009 at 8:05 am

    Gorgeous pics!! And flavorful rice!

    Reply
  63. VineelaSiva

    June 1, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    Wow rice looks very tempting.Even me too prepare in the same way.

    Reply
  64. Parita

    June 1, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    Oh my its raining rice in your blog…delicious flavorful rice..love the color..looks gorgeous dear..perfect!!

    Reply
  65. Nithya Praveen

    June 1, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    Lovely flavor of mint.It adds such a zing to any food.Lovely click too:)

    Reply
  66. DEESHA

    June 1, 2009 at 7:13 pm

    I love mint but rarely do I make Pudina Pulao ..I love that pic with the mint leaf Nags

    Reply
  67. Ramya's Mane Adige

    June 1, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    awesome… looks delicious!!love the picture of the mint leaves

    Reply
  68. Nags

    June 2, 2009 at 1:28 am

    SJ – no this does NOT smell of toothpaste πŸ˜€ But you need to like the flavour of mint if you are you enjoy this.

    Shreya – do post a couple more and send them if you can πŸ™‚ Also, why oh why would you deprive any dish of coconut? πŸ˜€ You can make this without coconuts too actually. in that case, i make it a one pot meal πŸ™‚

    Reply
  69. Pavithra

    June 1, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    Wow thats looking so lovely.. asusual great clicks.. I too have mint rice in my post.. WIll send it to you…

    Reply
  70. Mangala Bhat

    June 1, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    Wow What lovely clicks …awsome …:) Mint pulav is one of my favs …will giv it try this version soon Thanks for sharing dear

    Reply
  71. Mahimaa's kitchen

    June 1, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    wonderful aromatic rice.. looks yum.

    Reply
  72. Nandini

    June 1, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    Gorgeous pictures! Very Flavorful rice!

    Reply
  73. Priya

    June 1, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    Flavourful rice dish and lovely clicks!

    Reply
  74. Sonu

    June 1, 2009 at 11:20 am

    I know it is very flavorful and tasty rice.:)I did try a Mint rice just last month.(adding a bunch of coriander and little Pudina)
    Your pics are good as usual!:)

    Reply
  75. Shreya

    June 1, 2009 at 11:08 am

    I too have mint rice, tamarind rice, veg biriyani, fish biriyani, chicken biriyani, bisibella bath, tomato rice, lemon rice etc. pictures:D, and since you limited the entries to 5, and I am too lazy to post all too soon, they will wait for other events or for some random post..Nags, your pics are exceptional this time, love the mint green color. the recipe is definitely more flavorful than mine, i tried avoiding coconut:D

    Reply
  76. SJ

    June 1, 2009 at 10:57 am

    Doesn’t this smell of tooth paste? I add mint in moderation because I am scared it will! 1:1 rice mint, thats why I am asking. I am posting something tomorrow-before you get a chance to do that and post it πŸ˜€

    Reply
  77. Happy cook

    June 1, 2009 at 9:35 am

    Beautiful pics and each spoonfull of rice would be bursting with refreshing taste.

    Reply
  78. Prathibha

    June 1, 2009 at 9:29 am

    That looks great…!!
    Even we prepare this at home..Nice flavor of mint..

    Reply
  79. My Experiments with Cooking

    June 1, 2009 at 7:53 am

    Aww!I protest. I was about to post mint rice on my blog. I would still post, gee!

    Reply
  80. RAKS KITCHEN

    June 1, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    Love that minty pulao!
    That picture of mint leaf is so pretty,last pic is gorgeous!

    Reply
  81. A2Z Vegetarian Cuisine

    June 1, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    My mom makes this, but my elder one doesn’t like the smell of mint so i don’t do it very frequently, i am going to show your awesome photo to him and i am sure he will be tempted to try out next time.

    Reply

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