Mint Rice Recipe – Pudina rice
Aromatic Mint Rice (Pudina Pulao) made with fresh herbs and spices. A South Indian one-pot lunch box recipe packed with flavor and nutrition. Mint rice, pudina rice, pudina pulao, South Indian lunch, green rice recipe, healthy lunch box recipe, herb rice
Description
Mint Rice (Pudina Pulao)
Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 100g) | Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 20 mins
Vegan
South Indian
Stove Top
Lunch box
g
157 kcal
Calories
3.1g
Protein
20.5g
Carbs
6.2g
Fats
2.3g
Fiber
1.1mg
Iron
276mg
Sodium
* Nutrition values are based on USDA data per 100g cooked recipe.
🧄 Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice (preferably basmati)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves (pudina)
- ¼ cup coriander leaves
- 2 green chilies
- 1-inch ginger
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Few cashews (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- Water (as needed to grind paste)
🍽️ Instructions
- Grind mint, coriander, green chilies, ginger, and garlic into a smooth paste with little water.
- Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden.
- Add the mint paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- Add turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
- Add cooked rice and toss gently until the masala coats the rice evenly.
- Optionally, garnish with cashews and lemon juice. Serve hot or pack in a lunch box.
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Ingredients List
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Basmati rice, fresh mint, coriander
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Ginger, garlic, green chilies, onion
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Spices: cumin, garam masala, turmeric
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Salt, lemon, oil, optional cashews
Additional information
| calories | 140-160 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 20-30 |
| Fat | 4-6 |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Veg, Vegan |
| Health Goal | Digestion Support, Healthy lifestyle, High‑Fiber, Iron-Rich |
| Prep Time | Under 10 mins |
| Special Category | Kids Special, Lunch Box Ideas, Party Recipes |
| Taste / Flavor | Mild |
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