These rice dishes may satisfy your summer cravings

Summers are in full swing, and with the rising temperatures, it’s time to switch up your meal plans. While indulging in heavy, rich food may sound tempting, it can leave you feeling sluggish and uncomfortable in the summer heat. Instead, turn to a light and versatile ingredient that can be a perfect addition to your summer diet – rice. With countless recipes and variations, rice is an excellent base for making delicious and nutritious meals that will keep you cool and satisfied all summer long. So, let’s explore two popular possibilities and dive into the world of summer rice recipes.

Mint Rice:

Component,

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 inch ginger
• 1-2 green chilies
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• some curry leaves
• cashews or peanuts (optional)

Instruction,

• Wash the rice and cook it by adding 2 cups of water in the cooker or any vessel. After cooking, spread it on a plate to cool down.
• In a blender, blend the mint leaves, coriander leaves, onions, garlic, ginger and green chilies to a smooth paste. Add some water if needed.
• In a pan, heat oil on medium heat. Roast cumin well
• Add mint-coriander paste to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes till the raw smell goes away.
• Add coriander powder, garam masala powder and salt to the pan and mix.
• Add the cooked rice to the pan and mix well with the mint-coriander mixture. Make sure the mixture covers the rice completely.
• Add some curry leaves and cashews or peanuts (if using) and mix well.
• Switch off the flame and keep the mint rice covered for 5-10 minutes so that the flavors get mixed well.
• Serve mint rice hot or at room temperature.

Curd Rice:

Component,

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup curd (yogurt)
• 1/2 cup milk
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp clarified butter (ghee) or oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped (optional)
• some curry leaves
• coriander leaves for garnishing

Instruction,

• Mix cooked rice, curd and milk in a bowl. Mash the rice slightly with a spoon or potato masher to break up any lumps.
• Add salt as per taste and mix well.
• Heat ghee or oil in a pan on medium heat.
• Add cumin and mustard seeds and watch them crackle.
• Add chopped green chilies (if using) and curry leaves to the pan and fry for a few seconds.
• Mix well after adding tempering to the curd rice.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve curd rice cold or at room temperature.

read all Latest Lifestyle News Here