Indian Coriander Rice Recipe Video

Good, very very healthy, tasty, refreshing and nourishing way to have greens in daily meals. Very simple and yet very delicious treat that goes well with some raita, pickle, chutney and papad!

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy
Servings2Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodDish
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Garlic/Null4 Clove (20 gm) (Null)
 Fresh coriander/Null1 Bunch (100 gm) (Null)
 Green chilies/Null6 (Null)
 Grated coconut/Null1 Cup (16 tbs) (Null)
 Oil/Null1 Tablespoon (Null)
 Cumin seeds/Null1 Teaspoon (Null)
 Bay leaves/Null2 (Null)
 Peanuts/Null2 Tablespoon (Null)
 Chana dal/Null1 Tablespoon (Null)
 Dried red chilies/Null4 (Null)
 Urad dal/Null1 Tablespoon (Null)
 Onion/Null1 , sliced (Null)
 Basmati rice/Null1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (Null)
 Water/Null3 Cup (48 tbs) (Null)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 966 Calories from Fat 275

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 32 g49.7%

Saturated Fat 14.5 g72.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 93.7 mg3.9%

Total Carbohydrates 148 g49.2%

Dietary Fiber 16.6 g66.5%

Sugars 9 g

Protein 24 g48.5%

Vitamin A 86.8% Vitamin C 172.6%

Calcium 20.5% Iron 38.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Wash and soak basmati rice in enough water for 30 mts.
Mix garlic, green chillies, coriander leaves, coconut in a blender and grind to make smooth chutney kind of consistency.
Heat oil, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, dried red chillies, peanuts, split chana dal, mix well and cook to peanuts and dal gets light brown color.
Add urad dal and cook for 30 seconds.
Add sliced onion and saute till onions become soft and translucent.
Add coriander chutney, mix and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add rice, mix well, add 3 cups of water, salt to taste, cover and cook on high heat for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes cook for 10 minutes for on medium heat and again cook on low heat for another 10 mts.
Serve with raita, pickle, chutney and papad!
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