Pudina Rice (Mint Rice Pulao)

Name: Pudina Rice (Mint Rice Pulao)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup rice ((uncooked, read notes)); ¾ cup mint leaves ( (pudina, loosely measured)); ¼ cup coriander leaves ((optional)); 1 to 2 green chilies; ¾ inch ginger ((peeled or use paste)); 2 medium garlic (pods); ⅓ cup grated raw coconut ((or ¼ cup chopped or ⅓ cup yellow onion cubed)); ⅓ teaspoon sea salt ((more if needed)); 1½ to 2 tablespoon Oil (or ghee as needed); 1¼ to 2 cups water ((adjust to rice variety & cooking method, read notes)); 1 tablespoon lemon juice ((optional)); 1 cup mix veggies ((optional) carrots, peas, potatoes, beans); 1 small bay leaf (/ tej patta); 1 star anise (/chakri phool); ⅓ teaspoon cumin seeds (or shahi jeera); 3 to 4 cloves (/laung); 1 inch cinnamon (/dalchini); 2 to 3 green cardamoms (/elaichi); 1 small strand mace (/javitri (optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

2 ways to make pudina rice with fresh mint leaves and spices. This refreshing dish is easy to make and tastes delicious on its own or serve with raita or a curry of choice.

Updated at: Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:32:02 GMT