VegTamil Nadu
Pudina sadam
Mint rice that smells like a garden in a lunchbox. Fresh, fragrant, done in 20.
25 minTime
6 gProtein each
mediumSpice
Mint riceMake it your way
Grandma's wayFresh mint paste and whole spices.
The original283kcalsame
6 gproteinsame
3 gfibresame
25minutessame
Cooked rice3 cups, cooled
Mint leaves1 packed cup
Coriander leaves (cilantro)½ cup
Green chilli3
Ginger2.5 cm
Garlic3 cloves
Onion1 medium, sliced
Green peas½ cup
Whole spicescinnamon, cloves, bay leaf
Cooking oil (vegetable oil)1½ tbsp
Ghee1 tsp
Lemon juice2 tsp
Cashews6
Saltto tasteMethod
- 1Grind mint, coriander, green chillies, ginger and garlic to a smooth paste with very little water.
- 2Heat oil and ghee, fry cashews and whole spices, then onion until soft. Add peas and cook 3 minutes.
- 3Add the mint paste and salt and cook until the raw smell goes.
- 4Add rice and toss gently over low heat. Finish with lemon.
Serve it like thisFluff gently with a fork and serve hot on a wide plate, with raita or a side next to it.