Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Pudina rice bath(Mint rice)

Mint is one of the herbs that has it all.It is well known for its properties related to indigestion, stomach cramps, menstrual cramps and many others...
Here is the recipe for this wonderful,aromatic dish that goes well with any kind of gravy.We simply love it with yogurt ! 


Ingredients needed
Cooked rice(Basmati) - 2 cups
Mint leaves/Pudina - 1 bunch
Dry coconut(grated) - 1/2 cup
Cinnamon - 2 medium pieces
Cloves - 3
Cardamom - 1
Green chillies - 5
Ginger - 1 inch piece
Oil - 4tbsp
Bay leaves - 3
Peas - 1/2 cup
Potato - 2 (chopped into cubes and cooked)
Salt to taste
Lime juice to taste


Method
Step 1 - Grind mint leaves,dry coconut,cinnamon,cloves,cardamom,ginger,green chillies into a smooth paste by adding little water.
Step 2 - Heat oil and add bay leaves and add the ground paste,fry it in the oil until the raw smell of the paste goes off.
Step 3 - Now add cooked peas,potato cubes,lime juice,salt and mix well.Add cooked rice and adjust the salt and mix well.





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