cilantro rice recipe, indian coriander rice recipe (2024)

Coriander rice recipe with step wise directions. Indian style coriander rice or cilantro rice with fresh coriander leaves and vegetables. This easy one pot cilantro rice or coriander rice is the best lunch box recipe for kids and adults.

Coriander rice very easy to make quick rice recipe with the most popular Indian herb. Cilantro leaves are a must in my kitchen to add flavor and nutrition to rasam, sambar, chutney and many more.

I just love the fresh and crisp flavor it lends to any dish. I am trying my best to post simple everyday recipes here and this cilantro rice recipe is definitely one such. We can pair such simple pulao recipes with a quick raita or potato fry. This coriander rice is best for lunch box too.

Indian coriander rice is a variationof home favorite kothumalli sadham (rice mixed with coriander paste). I often make kothumalli thokku and store to eat with curd rice or mix with cold rice to make kothumalli sadham.

Sometimes when I feel like making something very quick and easy, also tasty and flavorful I make this cilantro rice. The only task involved in making this cilantro rice recipe is chopping carrots and bell peppers and that is too optional.

To make corander rice recipe, you can use basmati rice or even normal raw rice, just make sure rice is cooked in such a way that grains are separate and cool the rice thoroughly. In this recipe I have added some mint leaves along with cilantro leaves. The base for this cilantro rice recipe, the cilantro paste can be made 2-3 days ahead and stored in fridge too.

Serve coriander rice with vadam or raita. You can also serve cilantro rice with potato fry or plain curd. This will be an excellent dish and toddlers and kids tiffin, very very flavorful and tasty with attractive color. When making for them I suggest you add the vegetables.

If you are looking for more such easy rice recipes do check peanut rice, okra rice, carrot rice, pepper rice, easy veg fried rice, jeera rice, lemon rice, coconut rice, veg tahiri

How to make coriander rice recipe Step by Step

1. Wash, soak and cook the rice. Cool thoroughly. You can by all means use left over rice.

2. wash the cilantro ad mint leaves thoroughly. Take the washed leaves, 1/2 inch ginger,peeled, 2 green chillies in a mixer jar. First run the mixer without any water, once coarsely ground, add very little water and grind to a smooth paste. Remove to bowl and set aside.

3. Heat a kadai and ass 2-3 teaspoons oil. Temper with mustard seeds and urad dal.

4. Add finely chopped onions and saute till color changes.

5. Add chopped carrots and bell peppers. saute till the vegetables turn soft.

6. Add the pureed cilantro-ginger paste and mix well. Cook for few minutes.

7. Add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder ans mix well. Cook further.

8. Cook till raw smell goes off and the masala is thick.

9. Add cold rice and mix gently. Serve cilantro rice with curd.

Coriander Rice Recipe