Pudina Pulao

Pudina Pulao is a delicious mix made with mint leaves and spices. This makes a wonderful lunch box recipe and kids will love to carry this for their meal.

Course Lunch Box, Main Dish - Rice

Cuisine India

By Cook Method Pressure Cooker

Occasion Kids Lunch Box

By Diet Kid Friendly

Dish Type Kids Lunch Box

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings people

Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the Rice

1 cup Basmati Rice
1/2 cup Onions chopped as juliennes
2 Cloves
1 inch Cinnamon
2 Cardamom
1 Bay leaf
1/2 cup Mint leaves
2 tbsp Curds
Salt to taste
2 tsp Butter

For the Ground Paste

1/2 cup Mint leaves
Coriander leaves handful
2 to 3 Green Chillies
1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
2 tbsp Coconut
1/2 cup Onions

Instructions

For the Ground Paste

Take all the ingredients and make a fine paste with enough water. Keep it aside.

For the Pulao

Wash and soak the rice for 15 mins.
Heat a Pressure Cooker with butter, saute all the whole spices for a couple of minutes.
Next, add the onions, and fry well. When it starts to turn colour, add the mint leaves. Saute for a couple of mins.
Now add the ground paste and simmer till it is nicely cooked.
Add drained rice, curds, salt and adjust the seasoning.
Add 2 cups water and let it come to a boil.
Cover with the lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Serve or pack for your kid's lunch box.

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