Pudina Rice Recipe | Spicy Pudina Pulao (Mint Rice)

Name: Pudina Rice Recipe | Spicy Pudina Pulao (Mint Rice)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup mint leaves (- chopped, ); ½ cup coriander leaves (- chopped (cilantro)); 1 to 2 green chillies (- chopped); ½ inch ginger (- chopped or ½ teaspoon chopped ginger); 3-4 garlic (- chopped or ½ teaspoon chopped garlic); 1 tablespoon chopped coconut; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 to 3 tablespoon water for grinding (or add as required); 2 tablespoons oil (- any neutral flavored oil); 1 cup basmati rice (or 200 grams or any non sticky variety of rice); 2 cloves; 2 green cardamoms; 1 inch cinnamon; 1 tej patta ((Indian bay leaf) - small to medium-sized); ½ cup onions (- thinly sliced or 1 medium-sized onion); 1 tomato (- small, sliced - optional); 1 potato (- small to medium-sized, peeled and chopped); ¼ cup green peas (- heaped, fresh or frozen ); 1.5 to 2 cups water; salt (as required)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:15min

Pudina Rice or Pudina Pulao is a simple one-pot rice recipe made with mint leaves, basmati rice and spices. The rice is cooked with onions, tomatoes and herbs for a fresh flavor. You can add green peas and potatoes for variation. Serve hot with raita or a side salad.

Updated at: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:34:03 GMT