PudinaRice

Pudina Rice: Pudina is nothing but mint leaves or also called as Mentha. They are good in aroma and healthy too. The colors range from dark green and gray-green to purple, blue, and sometimes pale yellow while the flowers are white to purple. The fruit is a small dry capsule containing one to four seeds. Cultivation: All mints prefer, and thrive in, cool, moist spots in partial shade. In general, mints tolerate a wide range of conditions,...

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Tomato Rice (direct)

Tomato Rice (direct): Searching/Juggling for a breakfast every day morning is really difficult. I feel so bad because if I do new things my family members will try it out and pass a comment, "its good". But, if I try traditional ones, I will get a comment from my hubby "did you eat? is it good? nobody in the house had it except you". In office, if I share the same they will pass a comment saying, "Its good". Seriously I am tired and don't know...

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Aloo Pudina Bhat

Its been since a long time from the time I last posted. Hence thought of writing this post. I had some pudina leaves left over in my refrigerator. I thought of making normal pudina chutney and to mix it with cooked rice today morning for breakfast. My husband gave a good suggestion to mix with aloo and to make it as aloo pudina bhat. Taste was yummy. Ingredients: Pudina (mint leaves) - 1 bunch Green Chillies - 6 (add more if it should be more spicy) Salt to taste Coriander Leaves - few Ginger - 1 small piece Aloo - 3 Oil - 1 tbsp for frying Mustard...

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Spinach and Carrot Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds 2 sliced onions 2 large cloves chopped garlic 2/3 cup grated carrots 2 cups chopped spinach 1 seasoning cube (vegetarian) 2 tbsp. buter salt and pepper to taste Method: Heat the butter and add the cumin seeds. When they crackle, add the onions and gralic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the carrots and spinach and saute for another minute. Add the rice, seasoning cube, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of water and mix well. Cook on a low flame for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve ho...

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Rice Pancakes

Mix two cups cooked rice, some grated carrot, chopped spring onions, cabbage with half cup wheat flour and half cup bengal gram flour.Add a pinch of asafoetida to this mixture.Add two tablespoons curds and some coriander.Add salt and press one portion onto a damp cloth to form a circle.Turn onto a griddle and cook with some oil till golden brown.Serve pancakes hot and cri...

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