Green Peas and Mint Pulao (Low Cholesterol Recipe) by Tarla Dalal

Green Peas and Mint Pulao, multinurient fibre rich recipe for people suffering from high cholesterol!
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Green Peas and Mint Pulao (Low Cholesterol Recipe)

A simple and subtle blend of fibre rich green peas and brown rice along with Vitamin A and C rich coriander and mint leaves - sure to make your taste buds go into a tizzy.

Preparation time: 15 minutes.
Cooking time: 4 minutes.
Serves 4.

1½ cups boiled green peas
¼ cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
3 cups cooked brown rice
2 tsp oil
1½ tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
½ cup finely chopped onions
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
½ cup chopped coriander (dhania)
Salt to taste

For serving
Low-fat curds (dahi)

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

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.

Nutritive values per serving
Energy: 222 kcal
Protein: 7.5 gm
Carbohydrates: 30.3 gm
Fat: 3.5 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fibre: 3.7 gm
Vitamin C: 11.7 gm
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