Coriander Rice

Ingredients :

• Coriander Leaves - 1 bunch
• Rice (basmathi / sona masoori) - 2 cups
• Green chillies - 3
• Coconut - 1 1/2 tsp (grated)
• Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Urad dal - 1 tsp
• Channa dal - 1 tsp
• Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves - few
• Asafoetida - little
• Red chillies - 2
• Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tsp
• Onion - 1 (chopped into thin slices)
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Salt - to taste

Method :

1. Remove the stems from the coriander bunch. Wash the coriander leaves and chopped finely.
2. Grind the Coriander leaves, green chillies and coconut to coarse paste.
3. Cook the rice separately.
4. Heat the oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, cumin seeds, red chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida and ginger garlic paste.
5. Then add sliced onions to the fry until it turns brown. Then add the ground paste and salt. Fry until the raw smell disappears.
6. Then add the cooked rice and mix well.
7. Serve with raita or chips or papad.

The flavour will be a true delight for coriander lovers !!

Note :

• You can also add green peas to the coriander rice