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#PudinaRice #MintRice #LunchBoxRecipe #SouthIndianRecipes #EasyRecipes #RiceRecipe #HealthyFood #VegetarianRecipes #QuickMeals #homemadefood Mint Matar Rice Recipe in Pressure Cooker | One-Pot Pudina Matar Rice Ingredients 1 cup basmati rice (washed and soaked for 20 minutes) 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen) 2 cups fresh mint leaves (pudina) ½ cup coriander leaves 2 green chilies 1-inch ginger 4 garlic cloves (optional) 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp oil or ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 bay leaf 1-inch cinnamon stick 2 cloves 2 green cardamoms ¼ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp garam masala Salt to taste 2 cups water 1 tbsp lemon juice Method Grind the mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, ginger, garlic, and a little water into a smooth green paste. Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic. Add the sliced onion and cook until light golden. Add the prepared mint paste and cook for 3–4 minutes until the raw smell disappears. Add the green peas, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the cooker. Gently mix so the rice is coated with the masala. Pour in 2 cups of water and add the lemon juice. Stir once. Close the lid and pressure cook for 1 whistle on medium heat. Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid, gently fluff the rice with a fork, and serve hot with onion raita, cucumber raita, papad, or pickle. Tips