Pudhina Pulao/ Rice

PUDHINA RICE using Pudhina thogayal

Basmati Rice :  1 cup ( soak for 15 minutes )

Pudhina leaves :  1 bunch ( chopped )

Coconut : 1 tbsp

Tamarind : 2 tamarind seeds size 

Red chilly : 3

Salt to taste.

Urad dal/ Black gram : 2 tsp

Hing : 2 pinches

Gingelly oil :  1 tbsp 

 Cook Basmati rice in sufficient water and drain the excess water . Keep it aside . 

Pudhina thogayal: 

In oil Sautee urad dal, red chilly , tamarind and hing . 

When urad dal turns light brown, add pudhina leaves, coconut and give a nice stir. 

switch off . Let it comes to room temperature. 

Grind the above ingredient with a pinch of sugar and salt as per taste, to a coarse paste without adding water. 

Mix this thogayal with cooked rice and garnish with coriander leaves. 

Tasty Pudhina rice is ready to serve. 

Serve with Raitha or any Sabji / Vegtable Curry.