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 / 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
¼ 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 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.
I love this version of rice. Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe:-)
ShwetaRaj
thankq. Somuch. Very tasty.
very tasty
pudina rice mint pulav
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……
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…
hmm.. not sure 🙂
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…:–))
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…:–))
Nags, i made it yesterday and it turned out soooo well 😀 😀 thanks! i added a few peas and potatoes though to make it a one pot meal in a jiffy 🙂
here's a picture
http://www.flickr.com/photos/quaintkal/6145942143/in/photostream
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
Thank you Rinki. I am very glad you liked the pudina pulao recipe.
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
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 🙂
thanks! i love this pudina rice recipe. its one of my favourite variety rice recipes on this site!
I made this today for lunch. Served it with Paappu Chaaru. The combo was heavenly.
hahaha i actually think that's a good thing 🙂
Gosh the pics look almost the same..eeks!!
Hey Nags! This is exactly how my mom makes the Pudina rice!!
Thank you so much Samitha. Do let me know if you tried it 🙂
Hey! thanks a lot…was looking for this recipe.. simple n looks good too. beautiful pictures.
Samitha
thank u soo much da i am pregnent now so this dish very good to eat at this time……..
Aww!I protest. I was about to post mint rice on my blog. I would still post, gee!
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
Wow thats looking so lovely.. asusual great clicks.. I too have mint rice in my post.. WIll send it to you…
I love mint but rarely do I make Pudina Pulao ..I love that pic with the mint leaf Nags
Oh my its raining rice in your blog…delicious flavorful rice..love the color..looks gorgeous dear..perfect!!
SJ – no this does NOT smell of toothpaste 😀 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 🙂 Also, why oh why would you deprive any dish of coconut? 😀 You can make this without coconuts too actually. in that case, i make it a one pot meal 🙂
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 🙂
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. 🙂
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.
Great Recipe. Beautiful pictures.
I have a cooking blog too:
http://shvetahora.wordpress.com/
shveta
If you use a paste, it may taste different depending on the ingredients in the paste. Do try it though 🙂
Hai Nags,i tried your mint pulao today.It came out verywell.Thanks for your recepie .keep posting more recepies.
Thanks,
Nithya
Great Recipe. Beautiful pictures.
I have a cooking blog too:
http://shvetahora.wordpress.com/
shveta
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?
If you use a paste, it may taste different depending on the ingredients in the paste. Do try it though 🙂
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.
I have mailed the details regarding the dish for the event again .. hope it has reached yu this time
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!
That's a good-looking bowl of rice.
That recipe sounds awesome Sakshi! Send it to me!!!
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Wonderful flavors!
Looks georgeous. Lovely color.
awesome dish…….looks so colorful!!!!!
This is an all time favourite and your looks truly 'mint' green!
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.
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.
I made the same way once…I love mint but my DH doesn't! Nice clicks and rice looks yum
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?
Hi ..
Pulav looks mouthwatering ..Great clicks as well
Looks Wonderful!! Nice click. Just now sent u pudina pulav for the ravishing rice event 🙂
rice looks great & delicious … pictures look wonderful…..
Lovely picture! I have sent in my entry to the event…
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!
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.
Yummy!! I absolutely adore pudhina!
beautiful pictures…flavorful rice! i will try to send my recipe for the event 🙂
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
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. 🙂
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 🙂
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 …
Gorgeous pics!! And flavorful rice!
Wow rice looks very tempting.Even me too prepare in the same way.
Oh my its raining rice in your blog…delicious flavorful rice..love the color..looks gorgeous dear..perfect!!
Lovely flavor of mint.It adds such a zing to any food.Lovely click too:)
I love mint but rarely do I make Pudina Pulao ..I love that pic with the mint leaf Nags
awesome… looks delicious!!love the picture of the mint leaves
SJ – no this does NOT smell of toothpaste 😀 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 🙂 Also, why oh why would you deprive any dish of coconut? 😀 You can make this without coconuts too actually. in that case, i make it a one pot meal 🙂
Wow thats looking so lovely.. asusual great clicks.. I too have mint rice in my post.. WIll send it to you…
Wow What lovely clicks …awsome …:) Mint pulav is one of my favs …will giv it try this version soon Thanks for sharing dear
wonderful aromatic rice.. looks yum.
Gorgeous pictures! Very Flavorful rice!
Flavourful rice dish and lovely clicks!
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.
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!:)
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
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 😀
Beautiful pics and each spoonfull of rice would be bursting with refreshing taste.
That looks great…!!
Even we prepare this at home..Nice flavor of mint..
Aww!I protest. I was about to post mint rice on my blog. I would still post, gee!
Love that minty pulao!
That picture of mint leaf is so pretty,last pic is gorgeous!