Coriander Rice/ Kothamalli Rice

Coriander or Cilantro leaves are used as a flavoring agent in many International cuisines. In Indian cuisines as well, most recipes stand unfull without the touch of cilantro garnishing. Apart from being a culinary spice, coriander has its own health benefits too.

• Helps in the digestion process.
• A good anti-inflammatory agent and an anti-oxidant.
• Appetite inducer.
• Coriander seeds promote certain enzymes which control blood sugar.
• Good for heart and skin.

Cooking without coriander leaves let us get a 'missing something' feel, isn't it? Starting from a bowl of soup to a plate of salad, coriander leaves play a major role in almost all the recipes. Just think of making coriander as the main ingredient. Oh my Gosh! How flavorful this Coriander rice would be?

 

This is a no tomato, no garlic recipe which goes very well with papad and onion vadagam. An easy to make, healthy, flavorful and perfect lunch box recipe is here for you.

⏲ Preparation Time: 5 minutes
⏲ Cooking Time: 15 minutes
🍴 Servings: 2 to 3
🍳 Cuisine: Indian

What to Use?

To Grind:

• Coriander leaves -1 cup, tightly packed
• Green Chillies - 2
• Ginger - a small piece
• Coconut - 2 tbsp
• Onion -1 medium-sized

To Cook Rice:

• Rice - 2 cups
• Water - 5 cups

To Temper:

• Gingelly oil - 1 tbsp 
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds -1/2 tsp
• Peanut - 1 tbsp (optional)
• Curry leaves - a sprig

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How To Make?

• Boil rice with water and keep aside.
• Grind coriander leaves, onion, ginger, coconut and green chillies in a mixer to get a smooth paste.

• Add oil to a wok and wait till shimmering.
• Add mustard seeds to the oil and let it pop.
• Add cumin seeds, peanuts and a sprig of curry leaves to the oil.

• Now, add the smoothened coriander masala paste and the required salt to the tempered ingredients and stir fry for a minute.

• It's time to add cooked rice to the masala paste. Mix thoroughly adding a little rice at a time.

• Hmm.... Flavorful Coriander rice is just ready to be packed.

Tips:

• Adding peanuts is optional. Though, I prefer adding them. 
• Adjust green chillies as per your taste.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves to enjoy the flavour of coriander.

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