Mint is an aromatic herb and is used all over the world. Mint has lot of health benefits. It is good for skin and is used as a breath freshener. This herb is used to cure stomach ache, chest pains and common cold.
The recipe given below is very easy to prepare. It is healthy, delicious and can be prepared with cooked rice or left over rice. Mint rice can be prepared for tiffin box.
INGREDIENTS
Cooked Basmati rice 1 cup
Garlic chopped 1 tbsp
Sunflower/oliveOil 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
FOR WET GRIND
Pudina/ mint leaves 1 cup
Green chilies 1-2
Coconut 2 tbsp
Ginger chopped 1 tbsp
Juice of 1 lemon
METHOD
In a blender blend all the ingredients for wet grind into a fine paste. Keep it aside.
Heat oil in a wok/ kadai, add the chopped garlic, sauté for a minute on medium fire.
Add the wet grind and sauté for a minute ,add the rice and incorporate it well on low heat. Add salt to taste. Turn off the fire.
Serve hot with raita and pappads.
Note : Any rice can be used .Here I am using basmati rice.