Pudina Jeera Rice

By Praveen Kumar

Pudina Jeera Rice
Ingredients:
Basmati Rice – 250 gms, washed
Pudina – 1 bunch, washed, finely chopped
Jeera – 6 tsp
Onion – 1 cup, finely chopped
Ghee – 6 tsp
Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
Roasted Bengal Gram – 1 tsp
Ginger – 1 tsp, chopped
Green Chillies – 2, small, finely chopped
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Heat a pan over low flame.
2. Add the rice with 1 tsp ghee.
3. Stir and mix well.
4. Add 500 ml water and pressure cook till 2 whistles.
5. Heat a pan over moderate flame.
6. Add the remaining ghee.
7. Fry mustard seeds, jeera, roasted bengal gram, ginger and green chillies.
8. Add onions and pudina.
9. Stir well and cook for a minute or two.
10. Add the cooked rice and salt.
11. Mix well.
12. Transfer to serving plates and serve.

Note: image is for illustration purposes only and not that of the actual recipe.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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