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Mint Cilantro Pulao

Posted by on Mar 16, 2011 in Featured, Rice dishes, Veggie Entrees & Sides | 14 comments


After a very long time I am posting a recipe today. Mint cilantro puloa is  a simple and comfort food. I am in my last trimester and my mom is her to help me. she made this puloa and it came out really good. It’s very easy to make and tastes really good.

Also I just wanted to update you all that I won’t be posting with any regularity for the next few months since my priorities are going to shift to my soon-to-be here son.

However, Arthi & Nithu will continue to bring some wonderful recipes. So, stay tuned.

Preparation time : 45 minutes
No of servings : 3-4
Spice level : 3-4

Ingredients :

  • Basmati Rice : 2 cups
  • Mint Leaves : 1 1/2 cup
  • Coriander Leaves : 1 1/2 cup
  • Ginger & Garlic Paste : 1 tbsp
  • Green Chilies : 6-7 (according to your spice level)
  • Salt : according to taste
  • Cumin seeds: 2 tsp
  • Garam masala : 1 tbsp
  • Cashews : 10 (roasted)
  • Lime juice : 2 tbsp
  • Ghee : 1 tbsp
  • Vegetables : 1 cup (carrot, beans, peas or any)

Method of preparation :

  1. Soak basmati rice for 20 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in pan add mint leaves, coriander leaves and green chilies  fry them for few minutes.
  3. After that grind it into fine paste by adding 2 tbsp lime juice..
  4. Now heat the same pan add ghee and add cumin seeds and ginger garlic paste. Fry them for few minutes till it becomes brown in color and raw smell goes off.
  5. Then add salt and vegetables and fry them for 5-8 minutes. And add the roasted cashews followed by mint&cilantro paste and let them cook for 5 -8 minutes.
  6. Finally transfer this mixture into pressure cooker or electric rice cooker and add 3 cups of water and basmati rice into it. Cook the rice until it’s done.
  7. If you use pressure cooker just cook for only one whistle in medium  heat and remove from heat.
  8. Serve it hot with raitha.

14 Comments

  1. aipi / March 16, 2011

    Delicious n so flavorful..loved the combo of mint n cilantro 🙂

    US Masala

  2. Hari Chandana / March 17, 2011

    Woww…. Looks so tempting and delicious.. lovely presentation !!

    Indian Cuisine

  3. Raji / March 17, 2011

    Rice is looking absolutely inviting..lovely combination of flavours.

  4. Sharmilee! :) / March 17, 2011

    With all those veggies, looks super yumm

  5. jeyashrisuresh / March 17, 2011

    very yummy puloa and looks fantastic

  6. Sushma Mallya / March 17, 2011

    Looks Delicious!

  7. Priya Sreeram / March 17, 2011

    hope u have a safe & happy delivery and let the bundle of joy bring u smiles forever- the pulao looks delish ! Cheers !!

  8. Suman Singh / March 17, 2011

    Pulao looks great and delicious..love the combo of mint and coriander leaves..sounds yummy!

  9. Deepa / March 17, 2011

    Shriya ,
    Wish you lots of joy, happiness and love. Keep happy and gear up for the new journey to parenthood. Don’t we love even the simplest dishes made by mom :-)pulao looks very inviting
    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

  10. Priya / March 17, 2011

    Wowww pulao looks soooooo great and fabulous…Inviting!

  11. Mitu / March 17, 2011

    Looks yummy ! like the mint / Coriander / lime juice combination.

  12. Swathi / March 17, 2011

    Enjoy your days with new bundle of Joy. This pulao will looks delicious.

  13. Vimitha / March 17, 2011

    That looks minty and yum.. Have a happy and safe pregnancy… Let the good lord bless you and the soon to be born cutie with loads of joy…

  14. Panchpakwan / March 17, 2011

    Happy and safe pregnancy..Pulao looks simply delicious.