Who doesn’t like easy to make meals? In the rush hour of morning glory when you need to make breakfast and lunch in the quickest possible time….you look out for easy to make and yummy to taste recipes. Our today’s recipe Pudina Pulao with Anardana Raita will exactly fall under this category. Flavoursome, aromatic and super easy to make Pudina Pulao is best one pot meal which you can pack in lunch box or make it for brunch or on any weekday/weekend lunch or dinner. Set your taste buds going by making this scrumptious combo of simple yet delightful Pudina Pulao with anardana raita….
Pudina Pulao with Anardana Raita
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup Rice
- 1 small Carrot, diced
- Salt
- 3 tbsp. Oil
TO GRIND:
- 1 cup loosely packed Mint leaves
- 1 Onion
- 3 Green chillies
- ¼ cup loosely packed Coriander leaves
TEMPERING:
- ½ tbsp. Cumin
- ½ tbsp. Mustard seeds
- ¾ tbsp. Urad dal
- ½ tbsp. Chana dal/Split Chickpeas
- 6 Curry leaves
- 1 dry Red chilli
ANARDANA RAITA
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup Curd/Yogurt
- 2 tbsp. Pomegranate kernels/Anardana
- ¼ tsp. roasted Cumin powder
- Salt
- ½ tbsp. minced fresh coriander leaves
- pinch Chat masala
How to make Anardana Raita
PREPARATION:
Whisk curd until creamy. Add roasted cumin powder, chat masala and salt. Mix well. Add pomegranate kernels and coriander leaves, mix and serve.
Pudina Rice Recipe
Set your taste buds going by making this scrumptious combo of simple yet delightful Pudina Pulao with anardana raita….This is one perfect lunch box recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice
- 1 small Carrot, diced
- Salt
TO GRIND:
- 1 cup loosely packed Mint leaves
- 1 Onion
- 3 Green chillies
- ¼ cup loosely packed Coriander leaves
TEMPERING:
- ½ tbsp. Cumin
- ½ tbsp. Mustard seeds
- ¾ tbsp. Urad dal
- ½ tbsp. Chana dal/Split Chickpeas
- 6 Curry leaves
- 6 Curry leaves
- 1 dry Red chilli
- 3 tbsp. Oil
Instructions
How To Make Pudina Pulao
- Cook rice and spread on a plate to cool.
- Make smooth paste of ingredients mentioned under ‘To Grind’.
- In a heavy bottom cooking vessel, add oil and when it heats up, add one by one all the ingredients mentioned under ‘Tempering’.
- When the curry leaves starts to change color, add diced carrots. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Now add above made paste and sauté till raw smell disappears.
- Add cooked and cooled rice. Mix gently until all the grains are evenly coated. Season with salt.
- Cook covered for another 4-5 minutes on low flame. Serve warm by garnishing with mint leaves.
- I served this pudina pulao with anardana raita.
- Add love to make this Pudina Pulao taste ‘Yummy’.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 378Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 755mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 15g
UmmBilal says
Looks yum! Well done
muslimah says
Thanks for sharing looks yummy will have to try it
Haya says
This is my kid of recipe -easy and tasty. I always try to avoid gravy. Might snake in few more vegetables for kids to eat.
I would be happy with just the ‘raita -sweet and tangy. Yummmm
Haya says
Might sneak in …
Ramsha Rose says
Masha’Allah looks scrumptious. The raita is something I really want to make Insha’Allah. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your amazing recipes 🙂
Lots of love,
Ramsha | Rose
xxx
Fozia S says
Oh this does look nice and easy!! May have to try it…thanks for sharing. Always on the look out for easy meals
marinafarook says
masha allah, such a beautiful spread in these photos! and i just love pudina polow. easy and traditional desi dish 🙂
Zainab Dokrat says
Soo yummy! Bookmarked for the next Friday lunch (www.beautywithzainy.com and http://www.spicyfusionkitchen.com)
wholesome101 says
You had me at easy to make meal lol. I have to try this one. I’m always looking for quick and easy recipes for our busy schedule.
Sainab says
I love one pot meals. Makes cooking soo easy! This one looks delicious!