Coriander rice-Coriander rice recipe-Kothamalli Sadam

Here is a very simple and quick rice recipe with fresh coriander leaves. You do not need much ingredients to prepare this flavorful rice. It is also a perfect lunch box recipe, all you need is some papads or raitha to go along with it. Any one can prepare this simple rice recipe

Coriander Rice-Kothamalli Sadam


 Prep Time : 15 mins

Cook Time : 15 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Rice Recipes-Lunch
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
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   Ingredients needed

   Basmati rice/any rice – 1 cup
   Coriander leaves/kothamalli ilai – 1 cup tightly packed and a handful
   Onion -1 cup chopped
   Ginger – 1 inch piece
   Green chilli – 2-3
   Salt as required

   For the seasoning

   Oil -1 tbsp
   Cumin seeds/Jeera-1 tsp

Preparation

Cook rice in such a way that the grains are separate.More details on How to cook rice?

Wash coriander leaves under running water 2-3 times. Chop it and grind it along with ginger and green chilli using very less water. Keep the paste aside.

Method – Just 2 steps

1.Heat oil in a pan, add cumin/jeera seeds, when it sizzles, add finely chopped onions and saute till it turns translucent.

2.Then add the ground paste, needed salt and saute until the raw smell goes and oil separates.

Mix rice and serve it with any raita. Voila! A tasty, quick and satisfying rice dish is ready.

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