Pudina Pulao | Shahi Mint Pulao
Pudina Pulao is a mint flavored rice cooked with loads of mint leaves and whole spices. This rice pairs perfectly with any north Indian style dal or a Mughlai curry.
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice washed & soaked for 30 minutes
- 1 small onion sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 small stick of cinnamon
- 3 cardamom pods
- 3 cloves
- 1 star anise
- 2 tsp ginger & garlic paste
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ cup chopped mint leaves
- 4 cups of water
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 5 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large non-stick saucepan and add all the whole spices (2 bay leaves, 1 small stick of cinnamon, 3 cardamom pods, 3 cloves, 1-star anise)
- Fry sliced onion until soft, followed by ginger & garlic paste, turmeric powder, and mint leaves. Fry for 1 minute.
- Add 4 cups of water, salt, and vinegar. Let it come to a boil.
- Now add soaked rice and stir gently. Place the lid and cook on medium to low heat for 10 minutes or till all the water has dried and rice is cooked.
- Open the lid and gently stir and loosen up the sides to allow the trapped steam to escape. Remove from heat and keep covered for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with any spicy curry.