Mint Coriander Rice / Pulao is one pot flavourful aromatic meal made using mint coriander leaves paste along with Indian spices and vegetables.




I love one pot meals as its easy to make. Specially during my hurry burry weekdays these one pot meals saves my time as well makes my tummy happy :).Mint / Pudina  is one special herb which is used in many dishes. It gives its special aroma and taste to dish and makes the dish special.

Today I am making very simple pulao / pilaf using mint and coriander leaves with choice of vegetables.This Pulao goes well with any raita. I made simple onion raita and paired with it. It tasted yum :).
Do try right away and enjoy...

Mint Coriander Pulao Recipe | How to Make Mint Coriander Rice

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Prep time: 30 min Cook time: 15 min Total time: 45 min
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By: Ashwini Nayak
Published:2017-02-04
Mint Coriander Rice / Pulao is one pot flavourful aromatic meal made using mint coriander leaves paste.

Serves: 3

Ingredients:

Mint Coriander Paste:
1/2 Cup Mint Leaves
1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves
1 Green Chilly
1/2 tsp Ginger
5 Garlic Cloves
1 tsp Coriander Seeds
2 Tbsp Grated Coconut
Water as required

1 Cup Basmati Rice [I used regular rice ]
1 Inch Cinnamon
1 Bayleaf
2 Cardamom
3 Cloves
1 Star Anise
1 Medium Onion thinly sliced legthwise
1 Tomato chopped
1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
1/4 tsp Red Chilly Powder
1/4 Cup cubed Potato
1/4 Cup Green Peas
1/4 Cup cubed Carrot
2 Cup Water
2 Tbsp Ghee / Oil
Salt to taste
Mint and Coriander Leaves to garnish

Directions:

1.Rinse the Rice twice or thrice and soak it for 30 minutes.Drain the Rice after half an hour.
2.Meanwhile Make a smooth paste of ingredients under Mint Coriander Paste using little water.
3.Heat the Ghee/ Oil in Pressure cooker.When hot add Cinnamon,Bayleaf,Cardamom,Cloves,Star Anise and saute for few seconds.
4.Now add Onion and saute till they turn golden brown.
5.Then add tomato,Turmeric and Chilly Powder and saute for 15 seconds.
6.Finally add the Mint Coriander Paste and Vegetables[Potato,Carrot,Peas] and saute for one or two minute
7.Then add the rinced rice and saute for a minute.
8.Lastly add water and salt to taste and Pressure cook for 3 whistles.
9.Open it once the pressure releases ,garnish with Mint and Coriander Leaves and serve with raita.

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Happy Cooking....
Ashwini