Minty Fresh Pudina Rice - A Summer Special South Indian Meal

Minty Fresh Pudina Rice

📝 Ingredients for Pudina Rice 🌿🍚

• 🍚 Cooked Rice – 1 cup

• 🌿 Fresh Pudina (Mint) Leaves – 1 cup

• 🧅 Onion (sliced) – 1

• 🌶️ Green Chilies – 2

• 🫚 Ginger – 1 inch piece

• 🧄 Garlic Cloves – 2

• 🌱 Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp

• 🛢️ Oil / Ghee – 2 tbsp

• 🧂 Salt – to taste

• 🥜 Cashews – 8–10

Method:

🧄🌿 Make the Mint Paste

1. In a blender, combine:

   • 🌿 Mint leaves

   • 🌶️ Green chillies

   • 🫚 Ginger

   • 🧄 Garlic

2. Blend into a smooth paste using a little water if needed. Set aside.

🍳 Prepare the Tempering

3. Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat.

4. Add the cashews and fry until they turn light golden brown.

5. Remove and set them aside for garnishing.

🌱 Sauté the Base

6. In the same pan, add cumin seeds and let them crackle.

7. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown and caramelized.

🍃 Cook the Mint Masala

8. Add the prepared mint paste to the pan.

9. Cook for 2–3 minutes on medium heat until the raw smell goes away.

🍚 Mix in the Rice

10. Add the cooked rice to the pan.

11. Sprinkle salt to taste and mix everything gently until well combined.

🥜 Garnish & Serve

12. Garnish the Pudina Rice with the fried cashews.

13. Serve hot with raita, papad, or a simple curry of your choice!

Pudina Rice is a South Indian dishmade with fresh pudina leaves, spices and rice. It is an easy and quick preparation which beautifully goes with papad and raita, making it a versatile dish for casual dinners or lunchboxes.