Instant Pot Pudina Pulao (Mint Rice) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Instant Pot Pudina Pulao (Mint Rice) Recipe). This is probably one of the most flavorful rice recipes you can make in just a few minutes. It's a spicy mint rice recipe that is hearty and filling as a vegetarian dish. Serve this as a side dish, or you can also take it in a lunch box and have a delicious midday meal! It is also lovely with plain or Greek yogurt.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Instant Pot Pudina Pulao (Mint Rice) Recipe

Ingredients

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles

3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves

3 cloves garlic

finely minced

2 ½ tablespoons water

2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

½ teaspoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 whole cloves

2 cardamom pod

1 star anise

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 small bay leaf

torn into pieces

1 onion

diced

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon red chile powder

4 small Yukon Gold potatoes

sliced into rounds

then halved (skin on)

1 tomato

diced

½ cup frozen peas

1 cup basmati rice

1 ¼ cups water

¼ teaspoon salt

Pesarattu

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Combine green chiles mint leaves garlic 2 1/2 tablespoons water shredded coconut cilantro cumin seeds and ginger in a mortar; grind with a pestle into a paste.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and heat until warm. Add cloves cardamom pods star anise bay leaf and cinnamon. Saute until spices are fragrant 4 to 5 minutes. Add mint paste onion turmeric and red chile powder and cook for 2 minutes longer.

Step 3

Mix in potatoes tomatoes and peas. Stir in basmati rice and saute for 1 minute longer. Pour in 1 1/4 cups water and salt. Scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot and let warm 1 minute longer.

Step 4

Turn off Saute mode. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions 10 to 40 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Pudina Pulao (Mint Rice) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 353.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7g 14%

Carbohydrates: 61.9g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 9.7g 15%

Saturated Fat: 2.9g 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 569IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 27.8mg 46%

Folate: 15.7mcg 4%

Calcium: 39.3mg 4%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 18.1mg 7%

Potassium: 239.9mg 7%

Sodium: 489mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 87.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.