Fresh coriander leaves are available in abundance .I am very fond of coriander and consider it as one of the versatile spices/herb and use it liberally.Posting a healthy tasty coriander rice dish which I often make.
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:
Coriander- big bunch
Basmati rice-2 cups(soaked in water for half n hour and drained)
water -3 cups
cinnamon -1 stick
cloves -4
onions(chopped)-1
potatoes -1/2 cup
carrot -1/4 cup
Green chillies(slitted)-6to8
Ginger&garlic paste-4 to 5tbsp
salt
oil.
HOW TO PREPARE:
Wash the coriander bunches and chop the leaves(do not use stems)
Grind the leaves into a paste with some water.
In a pan add oil,to it add the cloves and cinnamon and saute it.
Later add the ginger,garlic paste and saute it,to this add the onions&chillies and fry them till they are transparent.
To this add the vegetables and saute them till they are slightly cooked.
Then add the coriander paste and allow it to boil it for few minutes.
Then add the rice and mix well,add the water and salt and mix well.
Allow it to cook .
Ur tasty coriander rice is ready,serve it hot with chicken curry/onion raitha.
User Comments & Tips:
It has a rich source of vit c and is very delicious.
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