Pudina Rice Recipe | புதினா சாதம் செய்முறை

                       Pudina Rice Recipe | புதினா சாதம் செய்முறை

                        

Prep Time: 10 mins

• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Servings: 2-3
• Meal Type: Lunch Box / Simple Lunch

Ingredients | தேவையான பொருட்கள்

• For Mint Paste:
• Pudina (Mint leaves) – 1 cup
• Coriander leaves – ½ cup
• Green chilli – 2 to 3 (adjust to spice level)
• Ginger – 1 inch piece
• Garlic – 4 pods
• Small onion – 5 to 6 (optional)
• Lemon juice – 1 tsp (optional)
• Water – as needed to grind

For Tempering:

• Cooked rice – 2 cups (preferably cooled rice)
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
• Urad dal – ½ tsp
• Chana dal – 1 tsp
• Cashews – 6 to 8 (optional)
• Curry leaves – few
• Onion – 1 (sliced)
• Salt – as required

How to Make Pudina Rice | செய்முறை

• Cook the Rice
• First, cook rice and spread it on a plate to cool. Use little oil to prevent sticking.
• Prepare Mint Paste
• Grind pudina, coriander, green chilli, ginger, garlic, onion and lemon juice into a smooth paste with little water.
• Temper the Spices
• In a pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, and cashews. Let them turn golden.
• Add Onion & Curry Leaves
• Add sliced onions and curry leaves. Sauté until onions turn soft.
• Add Mint Paste
• Now add the ground mint paste and cook it on medium flame until the raw smell goes (about 5-7 mins). Add salt.
• Mix with Rice
• Add the cooled rice and mix gently until well combined. Check for salt.
• Ready to Serve!
• Serve hot with papad, curd, or potato fry.