Mint Rice - Pudhina Rice

fresh mint leaves

🥗Healthier: basil

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Basil offers a similar flavor profile, while dried mint is more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds health benefits, while canola is often less expensive.

Soak basmati rice in water after washing 2 to 3 times.

In a pan, add olive oil and sunflower oil.

Add ginger and garlic to the pan and stir until they start to pop.

Add frozen green chilies and stir until cooked.

Add chopped onions (red, white, and orangish brown) and stir until caramelized.

Add tamarind and sauté for a few minutes.

Add dried curry leaves and stir.

Add finely chopped mint leaves and stir for 1-2 minutes.

Add chopped coriander leaves and stir until mixed in.

Add dry desiccated coconut and roast until it turns brownish.

Let the mixture cool, then blend with some water to make a fine paste.

In a clean pan, add sunflower oil and roast peanuts and cashews until golden brown.

Add asafoetida to the hot oil and stir.

Add the blended green mixture to the pan and stir until thickened.

Add salt and mix well.

Add soaked basmati rice and stir to coat with the mixture.

Add 1 cup of water and stir.

Cover the pan and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.

After cooking, stir the rice and gravy together and serve.

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