Coriander Rice

Coriander Rice

Ingredients

1 Bowl cooked rice

2 Bunch coriander leaves

2 tbsp. grated coconut

2 green chilies

1 tsp ginger & garlic paste

2 tsp oil

1 tsp ghee

¼ tsp fennel

1 lemon

A pinch turmeric powder

Few roasted cashew nuts (optional)

Salt to taste

Method

Wash and clean coriander leaves and cut them.

In a pan heat oil add green chilli ginger & garlic paste.

Add coriander leaves fry for a minute and switch off the gas.

Add coconut to the above and grind to smooth paste.

Heat ghee in a pan add fennel , a pinch turmeric powder and the above paste.

Fry for a minute, add this to cooked rice, add salt and mix  gently. 

Finally add lemon juice and mix well. 

Garnish with roasted cashew nuts.

Ready to serve coriander rice.

We can serve this with potato chips, potato fry or any raitha. 

Health benefits

Coriander leaves lowers bad cholesterol.

It is a great source of dietary fibre, iron, magnesium and vitamin K.