Ingredients

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	To Blend
	1 fistful of mint leaves
	1 fistful of coriander leaves
	3 garlic cloves
	1 in ginger
	3 green chilies
	1/4 onion
	2 tbsp fresh coconut – desiccated
	Other Ingredients
	1-2 tbsp ghee
	1 tsp cumin
	½ tsp black pepper
	1 bay leaf
	6 cloves
	2 star anise
	1 inch cinnamon stick
	10 cashews - cut in half
	1/4 onion - thinly sliced
	1 tomato - finely chopped
	1/2 potato - cubed
	5 beans - chopped
	10 cauliflower florets
	1/4 cup peas
	1 carrot - chopped
	1 cup basmati rice – soaked 20 minutes
	2 cups water
	salt to taste

Nutritional information

909

calories

155.61 g

carbohydrates

33.08 g

protein

35.72 g

fat

281 mg

sodium

30 mg

cholesterol

Pudina Pulao

Name: Pudina Pulao
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: fistful of mint leaves: 1; fistful of coriander leaves: 1; garlic cloves: 3; ginger: 1 in; green chilies: 3; onion: 1/4; fresh coconut – desiccated: 2 tbsp; Other Ingredients; ghee: 1-2 tbsp; cumin: 1 tsp; black pepper: ½ tsp; bay leaf: 1; cloves: 6; star anise: 2; cinnamon stick: 1 inch; cashews - cut in half: 10; onion - thinly sliced: 1/4; tomato - finely chopped: 1; potato - cubed: 1/2; beans - chopped: 5; cauliflower florets: 10; peas: 1/4 cup; carrot - chopped: 1; basmati rice – soaked 20 minutes: 1 cup; water: 2 cups; salt to taste

Features:

Cuisine:

Indian

20 mins
Serves 2
Easy

Ingredients

To Blend
1 fistful of mint leaves
1 fistful of coriander leaves
3 garlic cloves
1 in ginger
3 green chilies
1/4 onion
2 tbsp fresh coconut – desiccated
Other Ingredients
1-2 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp black pepper
1 bay leaf
6 cloves
2 star anise
1 inch cinnamon stick
10 cashews - cut in half
1/4 onion - thinly sliced
1 tomato - finely chopped
1/2 potato - cubed
5 beans - chopped
10 cauliflower florets
1/4 cup peas
1 carrot - chopped
1 cup basmati rice – soaked 20 minutes
2 cups water
salt to taste

How to make Pudina Pulao

Pudina Masala Paste Recipe

Combine pudina and coriander leaves in a small blender.
1. Add garlic, ginger and green chilli.
2. Add a few slices of coconuts and onions.
3. Add water and blend to smooth paste.

Pressure Cooking Pulao Recipe

Heat ghee in a cooker.
1. add cumin seeds and remaining spices.
2. Sauté them in medium temperature until they turn aromatic.
Add cashews and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Add sliced onions and sauté some more.
Add chopped tomatoes and sauté to the point that they turn mushy.
Add vegetables.
Add the masala paste and sauté.
Add soaked basmati rice.
1. Sauté the rice without breaking the grains.
2. Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste.
3. Mix thoroughly and pressure cook for 2 whistles at a medium temperature.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Trivia

The Romans believed that consuming mint increases a person's intelligence.