By Rajlakshmi
November 28, 2025
Mint Rice, also known as Pudina Rice, is another great variant dish which can be prepared using rice. It is a delicious one-pot meal which has the flavours of mint leaves and is loaded with spices. The main ingredient of this easy recipe is mint leaves. This recipe is also vegan and gluten-free. It is considered a good lunch box or tiffin box recipe which tastes best when served with curd, curry or raita.
1 cup of uncooked rice ½ cup of pressed fresh mint leaves ¼ cup of fresh or frozen peas 2 potatoes 1 onion 2 green chillies 2 tablespoons of finely-chopped ginger ½ tablespoons of turmeric powder ½ a lemon 1 tablespoon garam masala powder 2 bay leaves 2 cloves 2 cinnamons 2 cardamoms
Chop the onions and potatoes into cubes. Once done, leave them aside.
Next, put rice in a bowl and add enough water to rinse and soak the rice for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
Put the mint leaves, green chillies and ginger in a grinder. Squeeze half a lemon and blend it to a fine puree.
Take a pressure cooker and put all the tempering ingredients in it. Heat them on a medium flame.
Mix all the ingredients for a while and then add onion slices. Mix well till they become translucent.
Add potato cubes, peas and turmeric powder to it. Sauté until everything blends well. Now, pour the mint and spices purée into it.
Keep stirring till the puree coats perfectly on all the veggies. Add the rice and mix it.
Now, put water, garam masala powder and salt as per your taste and close the lid. Pressure cook for 3 whistles on medium flame. Serve Pudina Rice with curry or raita.