Coriander Rice / Kothamalli Saadham/ Haredhaniyae Ka Chawal

 

 

When we are rushed or have less time to prepare full fledged menu , the one pot meals or mixed rice options , come as a blessing. Its especially true for  weekdays.

Its also very tasty and absolutely lipsmacking .

Ingredients

  1. Coriander leaves   2 cups ( destalked ,cleaned )
  2. Tamarind   a marble size
  3. Salt    1 teaspoon
  4. Urad dal / Blackgram dal
  5. Oil  4 teaspoons
  6. Mustard 1 teaspoon
  7. Red chilies    5 to 8
  8. Asafoetida   1/2 teaspoon
  9. Cooked rice  1 cup
  10. Groundnuts / Cashewnuts 2 tablespoons (optional)

 

Method

  • Cook rice to a fluffy texture .
  • In a kadai , heat oil and add the mustard, red chilies , and urad dal . When the mustard crackles , remove and keep aside .
  • Add coriander, salt , asafoetida  and tamarind , in the same kadai and stir for a minute . Keep aside .
  • Add the nuts to the same kadai and roast till crisp.
  • Grind the coriander leaves mixture to a thick paste , adding little or no water.
  • Add the mustard , dal and red chilies and grind again , mildly .
  • A flavorful tangy thogaiyal is ready .
  • Add this to the cooked rice and mix with a fork. Add roasted nuts .
  • Add sesame oil on top and savor with raita and salad.