Pudhina Pulao / Mint leaves Rice

Pudhina Pulao

Pudinah pulao is a famous Indian recipe with different styles in different regions in India,

this is south Indian style of Pudhina rice.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups of Basmathi rice

1 inch of cinnamon stick

2 Cloves

3 Cardamom(Ellachi)

1 Big Onion

1 Cup of Green peas

1 Cup of Pudhina leaves (Mint  leaves)

1/2 Cup of Coriander leaves

3 Green chillies

3 tbsp of Grated Coconut

3 tbsp Ghee (Clarrfied butter)

2 tbsp Oil

Salt

Water

For Grind

           In a Mixer cup take the pudhina leaves (Mint  leaves), Coriander leaves, Green chillies, grated coconut and grind into smooth paste

Preparation

           Wash and soak the rice  in water for 30 minutes.

Heat the vessel add the ghee and oil then add the cinnamon stick, cloves and Cardamom. After the spice spluttered add the sliced onion, fry it until became trasnparent, Now add the grinded paste and green peas fry untill the raw smells goes, now you will feel the aroma of the fried masala then add 2 cups water and bring to boil, finally add the rice, put on medium flame.

Delicious pudhina pulao is ready.

Serve with Raita.

Note: 
For 250 gm of rice add 500 ml of water i.e., 1:2 ratio