Aloo-Pudina Pulao

 

 Pudina is rich in antioxidants, phytonutrients and menthol, which helps the enzymes to digest food. This aloo-pudina recipe is easy, quick and has a great aroma to it. It can be served plain or paired with curd or raita and pickle.

What you need:

• 250 gms rice 
• 3 large potatoes (cubed)
• 1 & 1/2 cup pudina leaves
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 
• 3 green chillies 
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup coconut 
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp jeera
• 1 tbsp oil
• salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash the pudina leaves and grind along with green chilies, coconut, turmeric powder, pepper and jeera.
2. Add 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add the mustard. Add the cooked potatoes. Fry till the potatoes turn light brown. Add the masala. Keep frying for about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add 500 ml of water and salt. Close the pan with a lid. When the water boils, simmer and add the rice. Check the salt and add lime juice. Close the lid and cook till done.
4. Serve hot with pickle or raita.