Coriander Rice

Got this simple but wonderful recipe from my friend Jayanthi. Perfect for lunchbox.

Ingredients

Rice( basmati/sona masoori)- 2 cups

coriander leaves- 1 bunch

green chillies- 4 or acc to taste

coconut (grated)- 1 1/2 tbsp

onion- 1 large chopped into thin slices

salt to taste

For seasoning

oil- 2 tbsp or acc to taste

mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp

channa dal- 1 tsp

jeera-1/2 tsp

red chillies-2

ginger- a small pice chopped finely

curryleaves- a few

asafoetida- little

Method

Cut the stems from the coriander bunch, wash well and chop them roughly .

Grind coriander leaves, coconut and green chillies to coarse paste.

Cook rice seperately.

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, channa dal, jeera, red chillies, asafoetida, ginger and curry leaves.

Add onion slices and saute until it turns transparent. Then add the ground paste and salt. Fry for some time till the raw smell disappears.

Add cooked rice to it and serve hot with raita.

Note:

U can add green peas or lima beans in the coriander rice.