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Mint Rice/Pulao

The Mint rice/ Mint pulao is a one-pot dish that you can make for a busy weekday lunch. It's so flavorful and loaded with vegetables. It's perfect to pack for a lunch box or to cook for a crowd. Making it in an Instant pot is such a breeze.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Soaking time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 412kcal
Author: Lathiya

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 Potato cubed
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas
  • 2 Bay leaf
  • 1/2 inch Cinnamon stick
  • 2 Cardamom
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper corns
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon Red Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Biriyani Masala
  • Salt as required
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ghee/Clarified butter

To grind

Instructions

  • Stove top method
  • Soak Basmati Rice for 30 minutes. Do not soak for more. It will become mushy. Strain it.
  • Grind all the ingredients under 'To grind' with little water to a paste.
  • Heat oil and ghee in a heavy bottom deep pot.
  • Temper Bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and peppercorns.
  • Saute' onions till golden.
  • Add the grounded paste and saute till the raw smell goes.
  • Then add veggies and mix well.
  • Add strained rice.
  • Add water, lemon juice, and salt. Cook in the lower flame.
  • Let it cook till the water is absorbed or the rice is cooked.
  • Serve with raita or your favorite gravy.
  • Instant pot method
  • Switch on the Instant pot. Press the saute button.
  • Add oil/ ghee. Add the whole spices and saute for a few seconds.
  • Then add sliced onions and saute until it becomes translucent.
  • Now add the ground paste and saute till the raw smell goes.
  • Then add the chopped vegetables and stir thoroughly.
  • Add the strained rice and add the mentioned water. Add the required salt and close the lid.
  • Press the cancel button and then the manual button. Set the timer to 6 minutes.
  • Once done, let the pressure release naturally.
  • Open and serve with raita.

Notes

  1. Basmati Rice and water ratio are 1:2. Soak rice for a maximum of 30 minutes. Not more than that.
  2. Adding Lemon juice helps to prevent the rice from becoming mushy. The grains will be separate.
  3. Add veggies of your choice.
  4. You can make this in a normal pressure cooker.
  5. You can also add few cilantro leaves, a tablespoon of grated coconut along with the mint leaves while grinding.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 88.3g | Protein: 8.5g | Fat: 3.6g