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Green Peas and Mint Pulao

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Tarla Dalal

10 May, 2014

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Green Peas and Mint Pulao recipe, Low Cholesterol Recipes

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About Green Peas And Mint Pulao

Ingredients

Methods

Nutrient values

A thoughtful blend of minimal but well-matched ingredients like mint, peas and brown rice together with flavour boosters like green chillies, onions and garlic, results in a delectable Green Peas and Mint Pulao that throws you into a tizzy. Brown rice and green peas are rich in fibre, which binds and removes cholesterol from our body, while coriander and mint leaves bring in vitamins C and A that fight free radicals. Indeed this low cholesterol, heart-friendly Green Peas and Mint Pulao is a must-try for everybody, as it is healthy and light yet satiating.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 1/2 cups boiled green peas

1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina) leaves

1 tsp tamarind water

2 tsp oil

1 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

2 tsp finely chopped green chillies

1/2 cup chopped coriander (dhania)

salt to taste

For Serving

low fat curds (dahi)

Method

Handy tip:

To make 3 cups of cooked brown rice, boil enough water in a deep pan, add the salt, 1 tsp of oil and 1 cup of soaked and drained brown rice and cook till the rice is 85% cooked. Drain completely and use as required.

Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the green chillies, green peas, coriander, mint leaves and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
Add the salt and brown rice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately with low-fat curds.

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rjpatel

Feb. 17, 2021, 3:28 p.m.

yummy...tasty...easy rice preparation...like to eat without any accompaniment...mild flavour of green chilli, corriander and mint gives extra touch to the recipe...

Gayatri

Aug. 22, 2020, 1:20 p.m.

I made this recipe today with my own tweaking and added some biryani masala paste to it. It turned out very flavourful, packed it for my son''s lunch box. Thanks for easy recipe .