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Mixed Green Rice – A Lock-down Meal!

We all know the recipes of at least some varieties of mixed rice. I have shared many of my favourites in this blog. But the one I am going to share now is a proper ‘lockdown mixed rice’ and a jugaad one at that!

With no vegetable at hand and not in the mood to have dal chawal, I thought I’d make some mixed rice. There was some coriander. I found a few green chillies. Not enough! So I turned the fridge inside out and found a few peas. But these were still not enough to make rice for both of us. I drummed my fingers on the counter and looked outside my window. Fresh pudina and ajwain patta! Not much but enough, if used with the coriander. Voila! I had the ingredients for my Green Rice recipe!

It turned out very tasty and appealing to the eye. I have not used onions or garlic.

Ingredients:

  • Coriander leaves                                A handful
  • Ajwain patta                                       A handful
  • Mint (pudina) leaves                          A handful
  • Fresh green peas                                A handful
  • Green chillies                                      2-3
  • Mustard                                              ½ tsp
  • Jeera (cumin)                                      ½ tsp
  • Turmeric powder                                1/4 tsp
  • Hing                                                     1/4 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil or ghee for tempering
  • Cooked rice                                         2 cups
Ingredients for Mixed Green Rice
Ingredients for Mixed Green Rice

Method:

  • Clean, wash and cut coriander, ajwain patta and mint leaves.
  • Chop green chillies
  • Blanch the green peas till they turn slightly soft
  • In a kadhai, heat 2 tsp oil or ghee. Add the mustard and when it crackles, add the jeera. Saute a little. Add the hing.
  • Now, add the green chillies, blanched peas, turmeric and a little salt. Cook for a minute.
  • Add the chopped greens and give it brisk stir. Let the leaves wilt and release their mixed aroma. Don’t overcook.
  • Add the cooked rice and required salt. Mix well and let it cook for a minute so that the rice absorbs all the flavours.
  • Serve with raita or plain curd and papad.
Mixed Green Rice
Mixed Green Rice – Lock-down Meal

You can check out my other mixed rice varieties:

Coconut Rice

Puliyodarai

Mango Rice

Tomato Rice

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