Ingredients
Biryani Masala
- 2 cup seeraga samba rice – soaked in water for 20 mins
- 2 medium sized onions – chopped
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 2 tbsp curd or yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
Roast & Grind :
- 4 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp black cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
- 3 mace
- 1 tbsp nutmeg powder
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cardamom
Grind :
- 1-2 cup mint leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped coriander
- 2 green chilies
- 1 chopped onion
Mint is indispensable to the traditional biriyani recipe. When more mint is added to the dish, you get mint/pudina biriyani! Biryani is already noted for its spiciness and wide flavor profile; the mint only serves to heighten and sharpen the flavors inside the biryani making for an intense dining experience.
Pudina Biryani Recipe tastes best when it is hot. Store it in a casserole to keep it warm for hours together.
Health Benefits
This pudina biryani, also called mint fried rice, is one of the healthiest fried rice dishes. This is mostly due to mint, an herb used in toothpastes, inhalers, cough drops, etc., due to its healthy properties. Mint aids in weight loss, improves digestion, and also helps treat depression and fatigue. Including mint in your diet can also provide relief from respiratory diseases.
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How to make Pudina Biryani
Note: At this stage, rice will be 75% cooked and water completely absorbed.
Trivia There are over 600 varieties of mint. |
