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Kothimiri Annam (Coriander / Cilantro Rice)

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Fresh coriander leaves are available in abundance especially during winters here in India.I am very fond of coriander and consider it as one of the versatile spices/herb and use it liberally.Posting a healthy tasty coriander rice dish which I often make during winters.

Coriander Rice

2 cups rice washed and soaked in water for half an hour and drained
big bunch of coriander washed and chopped
4 green chillis
4 tbsp grated fresh coconut
1″ ginger piece
6 garlic flakes
2 chopped tomatoes
whole spices (6 cloves,4 green cardamoms, 1″ pieces cinnamon-2,bay leaf)
salt
2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)

Heat 1 tsp oil in a frying dish and add the chopped coriander(kothimira)and green chillis and fry till rawness disappears approx 2 minutes.Remove from fire and cool.
Grind the fried coriander and green chillis along with coconut,ginger and garlic to a paste adding little water.
Heat 2 tbsp of ghee (clarified butter) in a kadia or cooking vessel and add the whole spices and fry for a few seconds.
Now add the ground coriander paste and fry for 3 minutes and then add the chopped tomatoes.Fry for another 2-3 minutes.

Now add the drained rice and mix well and fry for 2 minutes.Add salt.

Add 3 1/2 glasses of water and cook covered till done.Garnish with fried cashewnuts and chopped coriander.

Serve hot with raita(perugu pachadi).Raita is a yogurt based salad made with chopped onions ,tomatoes,green chillis,salt and coriander leaves.It is generally served with all flavoured rice dishes like biryanis and pulaos.

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By sailu • Nov 30th, 2005 • Category: All Recipes, Andhra Recipes, Greens-Leafy Vegetables, Rice recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

11 Responses »

  1. Anonymous on November 30th, 2005 at 7:31 pm:

    Nice blog you’ve got there, Sailu. Kothmiri Annam sounds really good. Will try your recipe and let you know how it turns.

    Faffer

  2. sailu on November 30th, 2005 at 10:04 pm:

    Thanks Faffer.Do try out and let me know…:)

  3. Barbara Fisher on December 1st, 2005 at 8:39 am:

    That looks delicious. We shall have to try this at home.

    Thank you for sharing.

  4. Kalyn on December 1st, 2005 at 9:18 am:

    I really love coriander (or cilantro as it is called here). This look delicious.

  5. sailu on December 1st, 2005 at 9:42 am:

    Thanks Barbara,do try it ..healthy and tasty too..:)
    Thanks Kalyn..:)

  6. Anonymous on March 14th, 2006 at 10:13 pm:

    Hi Sailu,

    This is Raji. I like ur blog very much. I check ur site daily. I am interested in making different kinds of recipes with the RICE. Can I try mint in place of coriander in your coriander rice?
    Will it taste good?

    Thanks,
    Raji

  7. sailu on March 14th, 2006 at 11:51 pm:

    Hi Raji,
    I am glad you enjoy my blog..:)
    Yes,you can make mint rice too..reduce the quantity of mint leaves and you can add some coriander leaves as well (reduced quantity,of course).I have tried mint rice too and it tastes good.

  8. Anonymous on March 30th, 2006 at 8:04 pm:

    Hi Sailu,

    Thanks for your helpful information.

    Raji

  9. Richa on April 18th, 2006 at 1:29 am:

    hi sailu,
    kothmir rice sounds great!will try it out.
    thanks for a wonderful recipe!
    Richa

  10. Pratibha on January 4th, 2008 at 9:10 pm:

    today i am going to try ur kothimira rice. previously i have tried many of ur recipies, they r really good. ur snack items r wonderful

  11. R.Punitha on June 11th, 2008 at 1:46 am:

    Hai Sailu, Punitha here. cilantro rice sounds very nice, we enjoyed your recipe Sailu. Don’t take too much of time to blog your recipes. we are eagerly waiting and expecting more. Take care, bye……

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