Fresh Mint Leaves and Peas Rice Pulao recipe | Learn how to make Pulao with fresh mint and peas
Fresh Mint Leaves and Peas Rice Pulao is rice cooked in fresh mint leaves, aromatic Indian whole spices, with or without vegetables and nuts like cashews or almonds. A one pot meal that is ready under 30 minutes.
It is a very popular rice preparation that is usually made during festivals or special occasions. One of the easiest rice preparation that can be relished with curries like Chole Masala, Dum Aloo(Luchi Aloo), Aloo Tamatar, Matar Paneer or Mix. Vegetable curry. You can also make it for quick-lunch or dinner option and relish with plain yogurt or raita. A perfect refreshing meal for summers. A quick wholesome meal that can also be packed in kiddos lunchbox.
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The best thing about this rice preparation is that you don't have to grind any masala, pastes or need lot of veggies to make this. Make it with whatever veggies are available at home.
I have added freshly chopped mint leaves, onions and peas. Omit onions and make it no-onion no garlic dish. Add veggies of your choice like carrots, potatoes or even boiled chickpeas to add nutritious value to pulao.
Mint or Pudina herb not only enhances the flavour of food but also has a cooling effect on body. It is has nutrients that provide immunity to body from cold and cough, good for digestion and
How to cook Fresh Mint and Peas Pulao
Mint rice can be cooked in pressure cooker, Instant Pot or an open pan on the stove-top.
While cooking in open pan on stove-top, increase the amount of water added to cook rice. In Instant pot it takes just 5 minutes to cook(minus the time Instant pot takes to come to pressure).
In pressure cooker, cook pulao till 2 whistles and let the pressure release naturally. The timings are as per the Basmati Rice I use( Royal Basmati Rice). Adjust the timing as per the variety of rice you use.
Many people make a paste of mint leaves and add to rice. But here in the recipe I have added finely chopped fresh mint leaves, the flavour remains the same whether you add chopped leaves or paste.
Also adding onions is optional. I do not add ginger garlic paste in this. Feel free to add it if you want.
Let's see how I make this aromatic Fresh Mint Leaves and Peas Rice Pulao
Fresh Mint leaves and Peas Rice Pulao
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Basmati Rice
- 1/4 Cup Peas(Fresh or Frozen)
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Mint leaves
- 1 Onion (small)
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 4-5 Cloves
- 4-5 Pepeprcorns
- 1-2 Black Cardamom
- 1 Cinnamon stick(small)
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds/Jeera
- 1-2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder optional
- 1-2 Green Chillies
- 1-2 tbsp Olive Oil(or any flavourless vegetable oil)/Desi Ghee
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash rice and soak for at least 15-20 minutes.
Stove-top Pressure Cooker Method
- In pressure cooker, add oil/ghee, once it is hot, add the whole spices and cumin seeds.
- When the flavour from the spices starts to come, add thinly sliced onions and saute till light brown. Add finely chopped green chillies if your want.
- Add peas and garam masala and mix well. Add red chilli powder if you want spicy pulao.
- Drain water from soaked rice , add to onion pea masala. Add finely chopped mint leaves,mix and add water just enough to soak rice.
- Cook for 2 whistles after that take off the gas and wait till the pressure releases on its own.
- Check for the doneness of rice and serve hot with the curry or yogurt preparation of your choice.
Instant Pot Method
- Switch on the Instant Pot on SAUTE MODE. Set time to 5 mis.
- Add ghee/oil and whole spices along with cumin seeds.
- When the flavour from the spices starts to come, add thinly sliced onions and saute till light brown. Add finely chopped green chillies if your want.
- Add peas and garam masala and mix well. Add red chilli powder if you want spicy pulao.
- Drain water from soaked rice , add to onion pea masala. Add finely chopped mint leaves,mix and add water just enough to soak rice.
- Cancel SAUTE MODE, cover and seal the lid.
- Set the PRESSURE COOK Time to 6 mins. Once timings are done. cancel the pressure cook mode, wait for 2 mins and then do the Quick Pressure Release.
- Open the lid and fluff the rice lightly using a fork.
- Serve hot.
Notes
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Preethicuisine
Green peas and mint Pulao is so flavorful and aromatic one pot meal. I love this simple and delicious Pulao.
Amrita
We love peas pulao very much ... your version of peas pulao with fresh mint leaves looks so good and flavorful.
Swati
Thanks Amrita..
Jayashree T.Rao
This is such a delicious one to serve for a quick lunch. I liked the addition of mint, it gives a good flavour to it.
Swati
Yes Mint adds lot of flavour . Thank you!!
Super duper kitchen
The pulao looks comfortable and easy to make. Adding chopped mint leaves gives it more flavour. I would love to have with some chole. I also make mint & peas pulao almost the same.
Hem lata srivastava
Everyone has own pulao recipe. Adding mint makes it more flavorful. Looks amazing
Swati
Thank you!
Mayuri Patel
What a flavorful and delicious rice dish. I would love to enjoy it piping hot with some yogurt on the side. Adding chopped mint instead of the paste is a wonderful idea.
Swati
Thanks Mayuriji!!
Pavani
Such a delicious and flavourful pulao! The mint and peas is a great combination!
Renu Agrawal Dongre
Love the addition of mint in the peas pulao. Adds so much flavour. Beautifully done.
Sowmya:)
Mint and peas are a popular combination and with rice they are just a delicious match. Lovely pick!!
sizzlingtastebuds
I make peas pulao atleast once a fortnight, addition of mint is such a wonderful idea... yumm !
Srivalli Jetti
Wow this rice has turned out great and so is the gravy next to it!..would love to try this combination sometime!
Swati
Thanks Srivalli.. do try this !!
harini
That is a super combination of mint and peas. My husband and I both love mint in anything so I am sure we will love this pulao.
gayathriraani
Mint and peas go well in this pulao. The flavour combination is great and with a spicy curry this would taste wonderful.
srividhya
Most of the times, we need only simple ingredients to make delicious recipes. I love the fresh flavor of mint leaves in pulao. This is soo good.
Sushma Pinjala
Love the flavors of fresh mint in pulao's and Biryani's. The dish must have tasted super good.
Sharmila Kingsly
Such a yummy and refreshing pulao... Mint and peas goes very well together.. Perfect for lunch box!!
vaishalisabnani
Mint is herb which is one of my favourites , I love it In practically everything ! This rice with mint and peas might sound simple but definitely packed with loads of flavour .
Suma Gandlur
Methi adds a great flavor to any dish and this pulao makes a quick and lovely meal.
the #1 Itinerary
Great post ?
Swati
Thanks!!
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