Coriander Leaves Rice, known as Kothamalli Sadam in Tamil, is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with fresh coriander leaves, spices, and cooked rice. This simple yet vibrant rice dish is perfect for a quick meal or as part of a lunchbox. It combines the earthy taste of coriander with a subtle heat from spices, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal.
This flavorful Kothamalli Sadam is a wonderful way to use up fresh coriander leaves, and it’s a dish that can be made quickly without much effort. Try this recipe for a refreshing and vibrant meal!
Coriander leaves are an excellent source of dietary fiber, manganese, iron, and magnesium. They are also rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and protein, while providing small amounts of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, niacin, and carotene. These leaves are known to help lower blood glucose levels, soothe an upset stomach, and prevent flatulence. Additionally, they offer protection against urinary tract infections.
Ingredients:
- Raw Rice - 1 cup
- Coriander Leaves - a bunch
- Oil - 2 tsp.
- Ured Dhal - 2 tsp.
- Channa Dhal - 2 tsp.
- Green Chillies - 3
- Curry Leaves - a handful
- Cumin Seeds - ½ tsp.
- Tamarind - small lemon sized
- Grated Coconut - ½ cup
- Salt - 1 tsp. or as needed
For Seasoning:
- Oil - 2 tsp.
- Mustard Seeds - ½ tsp.
- Ured Dhal - 1 tsp.
- Cumin Seeds - ½ tsp.
Method:
- Cook rice and cool them and separate the grains by adding 1 tsp. of oil.
- Take a pan, and heat oil.
- Add the ured dhal, channa dhal, curry leaves and green chillies and fry for a minute in low flame.
- Now add the coriander leaves and cook till the leaves are cooked and shrinked.
- Add gated coconut and tamarind and fry for a minute and switch off the stove.
- When it cools down, grind to a fine paste.
- Now heat oil in a pan, and add mustard seeds.
- When it splutters, add ured dhal, channa dhal and cumin seeds till they become slightly red in colour.
- Add the ground coriander paste and cook for 3 minutes.
- Now add the cooked rice and mix well and switch off the flame.
- Your tasty and healthy coriander leaves rice is ready to be served.
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