Coriander rice is a fragrant, tasty and spiced rice made with fresh coriander leaves, basmati rice, spices and veggies. There are many variations of making this savory rice dish. The recipe comes together in less than 40 minutes and makes for a hearty, filling weekday lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice, 1 green capsicum, large, 1 onion, medium, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 30ml curd, 2 Tbsp coriander mint and green chilli paste, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp olive oil, Salt.

Method

–              In a non-stick vessel, heat oil and add cumin seeds.

–              Once the seeds crackle, add the bay leaves, stir gently and add chopped onions.

–              Cook the onions till they turn brown. Now add ginger garlic paste, coriander mint paste and curd to the vessel and cook well.

–              Once the masala is cooked well, you will start getting a lovely aroma and this is the correct time to stir in the dry masalas.

–              Cook for 5-6 minutes, time to add the crunchy capsicum. Once done, add the rice and 1 1/2 cups of water.Cover the vessel with a lid and let it cook for 15 minutes or till the rice is done.

–              Garnish with some coriander and serve fresh.