The armoatic mint leaf is sweet and pungent in essence. It is heavy and has a cooling effect. Said to be good for the heart and for elimintaing worms, it balances vata and kapha and stimulates digestive fire.
Pudina (Mint) Rice
- Wash and soak rice for 10 minutes. Strain and set aside.
- Grind the ingredients of the paste adding just enough water to make a thick paste.
- In a pressure pan, heat ghee and add the ingredients of the tempering. When they begin to crackle and let out their aroma, reduce flame and add the paste. Sauté for a few minutes and then add rice. Again sauté for a minute and add 2 cups of warm water. Add little salt to it. Pressure cook for it for 1 whistle.
- Serve hot.
Ingredients
- ~ INGREDIENTS ~
- 1 cup basmati rice
- salt to taste
- For the paste
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1/2 cup Coriander Leaves
- 1/2 cup Fresh coconut
- 1 green chilli
- For the tempering
- 2 teaspoon Ghee
- 2 inch cinnamon stick
- 2 Cloves
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
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