The original recipe in the book called for mixed vegetables to be added but since I didn't have any carrots or cauliflower, I only added frozen peas. You can keep this recipe as the base and add vegetables and even paneer/tofu to get a different dish each time.
If you love South Indian recipes, then you'd love this capsicum rice recipe, South Indian coconut rice, and this fragrant sesame seeds rice.
KOTHAMALLI SADAM (CORIANDER RICE)
Ingredients:
(Serves 2)
Basmati rice (or any long-grained rice) - 2 cups
Green peas - ¼ cup (optional)
Salt - to taste
For the Coriander Paste:
Fresh coriander leaves - 1 cup
Chopped onions - 1, medium
Green chillies - 2, more or less
For Tempering:
Oil - 2 tsp
Chana dal / kadala paruppu - 1 tsp
Urad dal / uzhunnu parippu - ½ tsp
Hing / asafoetida - a generous pinch
Curry leaves - a few
For Garnish:
Roasted cashew nuts - a handful
Chopped coriander leaves - ¼ cup
How to Make Kothamalli Sadam:
1. Soak the basmati rice in some water for 20 mins and cook in sufficient water until the grains are cooked, yet firm. I pressure cooked it this time for one whistle with 1:1 rice:water ratio.
2. Grind the ingredients for the coriander paste with little water.
3. Heat oil for tempering and roast the chana dal and urad dal until golden brown. Add the curry leaves and hing and mix well.
4. Now add the ground coriander paste and blend well adding enough salt. Throw in the green peas and let it simmer for 2-3 mins.
5. Switch off fire and mix in the rice while the paste is still hot.
6. Garnish with cashew nuts and chopped coriander leaves.
I served kothamalli sadam with a simple cucumber raita and papad. The flavour of this kothamalli sadam or coriander rice will be a true delight for coriander lovers!
Sangeetha
I tried this recipe.It came out really excellent. I got lots of appreciation for this.
Shreya
Just tried this and it came out really good 🙂 Thanks!
ranjinisoma
Tried and Tasted..... Simply awesome!
Sin-A-Mon (Monika)
yes I did and here is my version 😀
http://sinamontales.wordpress.com/2010/12/23/easiest-and-yummiest-ever-rice/
Sin-A-Mon (Monika)
had bookmarked it since loooooong to try it out finally made it today and cant tell u how much I loved it. awesome
Nags
Thank you so much for trying the coriander rice Monika. So glad you liked the recipe 🙂
Nags
Thank you so much for trying the coriander rice recipe Nimi. So glad you liked it 🙂
nimi
Hi Nags, thank you for this simple recipe. Prepared for lunch today and I loved it.It is simple and healthy too..., my rice got bit mushy , will try next time in a better way.
Laavanya
I'm a big fan of coriander too and this recipe sounds very easy & simple and is so pleasing to look at.
RAKS KITCHEN
Me too buy the same,but I buy in Mustafa:)