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Pudina rice recipe | How to make pudina rice (pudina pulao)

By swasthi , on October 3, 2019, 80 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Pudina rice or mint rice – I have shared 2 pudina rice recipes in this post. The first recipe is a one pot dish & the second one is a tempered rice made with precooked rice. Pudina rice is a delicious & flavorful South Indian style dish made with fresh pudina or mint leaves, rice & spices. Mint also called as pudina in various Indian languages is often used to flavor chutney, Indian curries and biryani.

pudina rice recipe, mint rice

This Pudina rice is always a winner for its simplicity, taste & great aroma. It can be served alone with some curd or a raita.

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Pudina rice goes well in lunch box or even for a meal to serve with some gravy or curry. It pairs wonderfully well with any simple curry. I have tried the one pot dish with many curries like bagara baingan or chicken curry or chicken kurma and is very easy to make.

To make pudina rice (first recipe) mint, coriander leaves, green chilies, ginger garlic and onion or coconut are ground together and then roasted well to bring out the flavors and then rice is cooked in this mixture.

pudina rice

The second recipe is made similar to the lemon rice. It is great on flavors and tastes amazing.

Variations you can make to pudina rice

These variations are for the first recipe (one pot)

  • 1. I have used coconut, you can replace it with onions too. Both yield good pudina rice, with different flavors.
  • 2. You can even add vegetables like potato, peas, mushroom or baby corn too while frying the paste to perk up the nutrition.
  • 3. You can add a handful of cashew nuts to the pot while frying the spices.

Recipe – 1 -step by step photos for pudina rice recipe

1. Add ginger garlic, pudina, green chilies, coriander leaves, onions or coconut to a blender jar and make a fine paste, as fine as possible.

coconut mint ginger garlic paste for making pudina rice recipe
blended coconut mint paste for pudina rice recipe

2. Pour oil to a pressure pan or cooker and heat it. Saute the dry spices till they begin to sizzle. you can even add nuts at this stage or fry and keep them aside for garnishing.

mint rice pudina rice step 3

3. Add the paste and fry for 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the kind of your utensil. This is done to bring out the flavor of the mixture. Do not burn, stir well, it sticks too quickly. If using mix veggies, you can add them now and saute for 2 mins.

tempering spices cumin cloves for making pudina rice mint rice
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How to make pudina rice

4. Pour water and stir in the salt. bring it to a boil.

addition of mint coconut paste for pudina rice

5. Add washed and soaked rice. Stir and cook until the water almost evaporates.

addition of rice for pudina rice

6. Close the lid when there is very little water left. Put on the flame to low.Cook for just 5 minutes and switch off. do not let the cooker whistle if using basmathi rice. if using regular rice, allow it to whistle once.

pressure cooking for instant pot
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7. Lastly open the lid when the pressure goes down. A layer of mint and coconut is visible on top, you can sprinkle lemon juice and fluff up the rice gently.

south indian style mint rice or pudina rice ready

Serve with onion raita or potato kurma or egg masala curry.

pudina rice

Lemon Pudina rice – Recipe 2

Lemon pudina rice recipe – one of the most easiest and flavorful rice that can be made for lunch box or for a quick meal. This is one of our favorites and preferred over the regular lemon rice. It can be served without any side. But to add little more nutrition to the meal, we accompany it with raita Raita or a quick mixed vegetable salad. Here are the ingredients to make

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice uncooked
  • oil as needed
  • 1 cup pudina leaves or mint leaves (tightly packed)
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • ½ tsp mustard
  • ¾ tbsp chana dal (optional)
  • ½ to ¾ tbsp urad dal (optional)
  • 2 tbsp peanuts or cashews
  • turmeric powder little
  • lemon juice as needed(as much as we use for lemon rice)
  • 1 broken red chili
  • 2 green chilies (skip for kids or deseed use 1)
  • olive oil (optional)
  • ½ to ¾ tsp grated ginger (optional)

Instructions

  1. Firstly pluck mint leaves, add them to a large pot filled with water. Rinse them well in more water. Drain them in a colander.
  2. Soak rice for at least 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Cook it and set aside to cool completely. You can cook rice in electric cooker, pressure cooker or pot. The rice must be grainy and not mushy.
  4. While the rice cooks, add the mint leaves to a small blender jar. Blend it little coarsely without adding water. Set this aside.
  5. To make pudina rice, heat oil in a pan. Next add peanuts, chana dal and urad dal when they are lightly golden, add mustard and red chili. Lower the heat. When mustard splutters, add curry leaves, ginger, green chilies.
  6. Ginger may get burnt, be quick. Add the pudina. Saute for 1 minute. Switch off the stove.
  7. Add turmeric to the pan and add this to the cooled rice. Lastly sprinkle salt and squeeze off lemon all over the rice. Mix well. I also like to add some extra virgin olive oil before the rice is mixed.
  8. lemon mint rice is ready.

Crystal salt can be sprinkled over the leaves and set aside for 10 minutes during cleaning. This helps to get rid of the pesticide residue on the leaves.
To skip blending the leaves in a blender, try to mince them as finely as possible

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Pudina rice recipe | How to make pudina rice or pudina pulao

Mint rice or pudina rice is a one pot rice dish made with spices, mint & rice. This pudina rice turns out very flavorful, delicious & can be eaten with some yogurt or raita. This recipe post shares 2 methods to make pudina rice.
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For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

Ingredients for pudina rice

  • 1½ cups rice uncooked
  • 1 cup mint or pudina (loosely measured)
  • Handful coriander leaves (optional)
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 inch ginger or paste
  • 3 small pods garlic or 1 to 2 large pods
  • ¼ cup chopped coconut or 1 medium onion cubed
  • Salt as needed
  • 2 tablespoon Oil or ghee as needed
  • 2.5 cups water (adjust to suit your rice variety)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
  • 1½ cups mix veggies (optional) carrots, peas, potatoes, beans

Spices for pudina rice

  • 1 bay leaf or tej patta
  • 1 star anise or chakri phool
  • 1 strand mace or javitri
  • ½ teaspoon cumin or shahi jeera
  • 6 cloves or laung
  • 2 inch cinnamon or dalchini
  • 4 green cardamoms or elaichi
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Instructions

Preparation for pudina rice recipe

  • Wash 1½ cups rice and soak it for about 15 minutes. 
  • Pluck and wash 1 cup mint and handful of coriander leaves. Drain them completely. 
  • Grind mint, coriander, 1 to 2 green chilies, 1 inch piece of ginger, 3 small pods of garlic, ¼ cup chopped coconut or 1 large cubed to as smooth as possible without adding water.

How to make pudina rice

  • Heat a pan with 2 tablespoons oil or ghee. 
  • Add 1 bay leaf, 1 star anise, 1 strand mace, half teaspoon cumin, 6 cloves, 2 inch cinnamon and 4 green cardamoms. 
  • Saute till they begin to sizzle.
  • Add the ground paste and fry on a medium to low flame for about 2 to 3 minutes. 
  • Optional – If using mix veggies you can add 1½ cups of mixed vegetables now & then saute for another 2 mins.
  • Pour water and add salt. Mix and check the salt. Bring it to a boil.
  • Add washed and drained rice. Cook until done in your preferred way.

Pressure cooker method

  • Cook the rice till the water almost evaporates. 
  • When there is very little water left in the cooker, close the lid. 
  • Cook it for about 5 minutes on a low flame and switch off. 
  • Do not allow to whistle. If making with normal rice, let it whistle once.
  • When the pressure releases, open the lid and mix gently.
  • You will see a layer of the mint mixture on top, pour lemon juice all over and mix it gently .
  • Serve pudina rice with a simple onion raita or a potato kurma.

Open pan or pot method

  • Cook the pudina rice till very little water is left in the pot.
  •  Cover and cook on low flame till the rice is fully done.
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Notes

Tips for bachelors or those who don’t own a blender or a hand pestle.
finely chop onions, pudina, green chilies, coriander leaves,ginger garlic. Finely mince everything well on the chopping board. Crush or mash until smooth. Make sure the mixture is roasted for a while before you add water, the raw smell should disappear.

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Pudina rice recipe | How to make pudina rice or pudina pulao
Amount Per Serving (1.25 g)
Calories 482 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 524mg23%
Potassium 294mg8%
Carbohydrates 87g29%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 635IU13%
Vitamin C 16.8mg20%
Calcium 90mg9%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Lakshmi says

    November 29, 2020

    5 stars
    Great recipe. Family loved it.

    Reply
  3. Anila Mathew says

    June 6, 2020

    5 stars
    I admire your style of writing and yes I have learnt a lot from your recipes and keep trying them.
    Congratulations and thank you.

    Reply
  4. Samselvi says

    April 22, 2020

    5 stars
    Awesome 👍 ur presentation nd the way u explained 👍

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 23, 2020

      Thank you

      Reply
  5. Martina says

    April 19, 2020

    5 stars
    Hi Swasthi,

    Tried the Pudina rice today and for a beginner, came out very well.. everyone at home liked it.. simple steps, with pics helped with the right outcome😊..Thank you soo much!!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 20, 2020

      Hi Martina
      Glad to know! You are welcome.
      Thank you

      Reply
  6. Lalitha says

    April 19, 2020

    Dear Swathi,,,,
    i have become your fan…which ever receipe i followed in this blog came out really well….my kids like the red tomato sauce pasta with red bell pepper a lot…….byeeee….

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 20, 2020

      Hello Lalitha
      So glad to know! Thank you so much.Hope your kids enjoy more recipes from here.

      Reply
  7. shreedevi says

    October 14, 2019

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe. It came out very well.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 14, 2019

      You are welcome Shreedevi

      Reply
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  9. Iby says

    August 22, 2019

    5 stars
    This mint rice was yum 😋. After making your andhra chicken curry I was left with lots of mint. I made this recipe and my family loved it with your garlic eggs. Good work!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 23, 2019

      Hi Iby,
      Thank you for sharing the pictures. Glad your family loved the mint rice.

      Reply
  10. Bhargavi says

    June 16, 2019

    5 stars
    It’s too good.Thanks for posting this recipe.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 23, 2019

      Welcome Bhargavi

      Reply
  11. Revathi says

    May 18, 2019

    5 stars
    Today I tried first time, it came out well. I enjoyed a lot. Thank you so much. It went well with raita.

    I am a big fan of yours.😀

    I love to cook and except who eat my food also enjoy it. My wish or dream comes true always because of you.

    Next to my mother and mother in law recipes, I follow yours. Thanks again.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 23, 2019

      Hi Revathi,
      You are welcome. Happy to know your pudina rice came out good. Thank you so much for trying the recipes.
      🙂

      Reply
  12. Tanvi says

    April 30, 2019

    5 stars
    I am learning how to cook South Indian dishes and I love your recipes! My family loves your coconut rice, and tonight I made your mint rice. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipes with us 💜

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 1, 2019

      Hi Tanvi,
      You are welcome. Happy to know the recipes have been useful. Thank you for comment.
      🙂

      Reply
  13. Sheela says

    April 25, 2019

    5 stars
    Very nice and easy recipes from you. I like them a lot. Keep sharing

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 25, 2019

      Hi Sheela,
      Thank you so much! Yes sure will keep sharing.
      🙂

      Reply
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  15. Veena says

    November 9, 2018

    5 stars
    Mint pulao was awesome. Everyone at home Enjoyed the food. Thanks for sharing this recipe

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 10, 2018

      Welcome Veena

      Reply
  16. Krishnaveni says

    October 25, 2018

    5 stars
    In love with the recipe… Came out Soo well … Thanks a lot…

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 25, 2018

      Welcome Krishnaveni
      Thank you so much for the comment

      Reply
  17. Anupama says

    August 31, 2018

    5 stars
    I have been following your recipes for quite sometime now.They ALWAYS turn out well for me.Thank you sooo much!!!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 31, 2018

      Welcome Anupama
      Glad to know the recipes are useful. Thanks a lot for trying

      Reply
  18. Ray Pancholi says

    April 1, 2018

    I tried the pudina rice. It was not exactly the same way. Some steps went missing but the result was wonderful. I am happy that I tried something new and simple. I really liked ur website and hopefully next time I follow tje whole procedure.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 3, 2018

      Thanks Ray

      Reply
  19. lakshmi says

    February 10, 2018

    Very nice recipe, i tried n my mother liked a lot, it tastes delicious. U r very talented swasthi daily i used to visit ur site n tried so many recipes all came very well. Is there any possibility to see all my comments at one place bcoz sometimes i am forgotting where i post the comment n searching everwhere for ur answer ?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 12, 2018

      Thanks for trying Lakshmi. Glad to know the recipes are useful.
      Sorry lakshmi, There is no way to see the comments in one place. Yes its true we forget.
      🙂

      Reply
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  21. Padmavathy Nayak says

    December 28, 2017

    5 stars
    Mint rice came out well. Thank you

    Reply
  22. Samu says

    December 1, 2017

    5 stars
    Made with fresh desi ghee, my wife and kids enjoyed ? the taste….thanks

    Reply
  23. N.Puneetha says

    October 20, 2017

    5 stars
    Excellent dish try it really awesome

    Reply
  24. chandana says

    September 21, 2017

    5 stars
    Can I use dry coconut instead of fresh one?

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    • swasthi says

      September 21, 2017

      Hi Chandana
      The rice will get a different flavor with dry coconut. You can just replace fresh coconut with an onion. But you will have to fry the ground pudina onion till the raw smell of onions goes away

      Reply
  25. Rachel Fernando says

    July 1, 2017

    5 stars
    Hello Swasthi,
    I really appreciate your hard work, admire your passion in cooking and dedication.
    I am a person who was with a zero interest in cooking, but now thanks to you, I am cooking awesomely everyday. When I made your punjabi egg curry recipe my friends were lip-smacking and licking my box…
    Now I am planning to cook pudina rice,
    And I felt this is high time to show my gratitude.
    Looking forward from you for Bengali recipes…
    With lots of respect,
    Rachel

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    • swasthi says

      July 5, 2017

      Hi Rachel
      You are welcome, Glad to know you. Thanks for trying the recipes and sharing the outcome. Appreciate your comment. Yes will try to share bengali recipes too.
      Thanks again
      🙂

      Reply
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