Coriander Rice | Indian Cilantro Rice

Name: Coriander Rice | Indian Cilantro Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (- rinsed and soaked in water for 30 minutes); 2 tablespoons oil; 1 tej patta ((Indian bay leaf)); 2 to 3 cloves; 4 to 5 black peppers; ½ inch cinnamon; 2 green cardamoms; 1 or 2 single strands of mace; 1 medium sized onion (- thinly sliced or ⅓ cup thinly sliced onions); 1 pinch turmeric powder ((ground turmeric)); 1 medium sized potato (- peeled and chopped); ⅓ cup green peas (- fresh or frozen); 1.5 cups water; salt as required; ½ cup chopped coriander leaves ((cilantro)); 2 to 3 green chilies (- chopped); ½ to 1 inch ginger (- chopped); 2 tablespoon unsweetened desiccated coconut (or 2 tablespoon grated coconut); 3 to 4 medium garlic (- chopped); ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; ½ teaspoon fennel seeds; 2 to 3 tablespoon water (for grinding)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:15min

Coriander rice is an fragrant, tasty, healthy and spiced rice dish made with fresh cilantro leaves, basmati rice, veggies, herbs and spices. It makes for a nutritious and hearty meal paired with a veggie salad or raita.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:19 GMT