Coriander/ Cilantro rice
It’s still happy b’day me :). Last 2 weeks have been quite eventful in my life. My MIL got hurt because of which she’d taken a bit easy on the cooking part (just a bit easy people. I have no idea where the will power comes from for that generation honestly). So I’d taken on more kitchen duties than usual. The good thing that happened because of that is I actually got to make the dishes of her I love the most and I have been dying to document them which I got to do first hand. Her coriander rice is one of those that totally deserves being out there on the internet for people to try out. It’s easily one of the best coriander rice/ pulao I have ever tasted. The best part is there is literally no masala ingredients in this dish yet it turns out so beautifully and the taste is just like a pulao. It’s also super easy to make and such an awesome lunchbox idea. Do try this recipe and let me know how you guys like it.
- 1 small/ medium onion
- 1 small/ medium tomato
- 1 cup coriander leaves (tightly packed)
- 1-2 nos green chillies
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup potatoes (cut into small cubes)
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1.5 tbsp refined oil
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Cook the rice as per package instructions and set it aside.
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Roughly chop the onion, tomato, coriander leaves & green chillies and puree them all into a smooth paste. Add a little water if required.
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In a pan, heat the oil; add mustard seeds and let it splutter.
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To this add the peas (I use frozen), potato, a little salt and let it cook for 5 minutes.
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To this add the pureed mixture, some salt and stir well. Add a little water/ oil if the mixture looks too dry and let the mixture cook well.
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After 5-7 minutes, you will notice that the mixture is cooked well (there will be a visible color change).
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Turn off the heat once the mixture is completely cooked and the raw smell goes.
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Mix the above with cooked rice & adjust salt according to taste.
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Enjoy the coriander rice with a side of raita & chips!
Stepwise pictures
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- In a mixer add onion, tomato & coriander leaves.
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- Puree to a smooth paste adding a little water.
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- In a pan, heat some oil and add mustard seeds & let it splutter.
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- To this add peas, potatoes & salt. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
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- Now add the pureed mixture, some salt & stir well.
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- Let the mixture cook well.
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- Turn off the heat when the mixture is cooked well & the raw smell goes.
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- Mix with cooked basmati rice.
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- Adjust salt as per taste.
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- Enjoy the rice with a side of raita and some chips.
