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Kothamalli Sadam | Coriander Rice Recipe

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Variety rice is something quite common in many South Indian homes. There is always some kind made for lunch boxes or special occasions. As kids we might have all carried some kind of mixed rice for our school or college lunches. Even though the most common ones are lemon and tomato rice, kothamalli sadam always had a special place in that list. Amma normally makes this on veg  / marakkari (சைவம்) days and we would relish with simple thayir pachadi!  Here is a simple homestyle preparation of this cilantro rice.

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Kothamalli Sadam | Coriander Rice

South Indian Style Coriander / Cilantro Rice Recipe, perfect for lunch box, special occasions, travel or picnic!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Chennai, Indian, south indian, Tamilnadu
Keyword: cilantro rice, coriander rice, kothamalli sadam, lunch box recipes, varirty rice
Servings: 2
Author: Mullai Madavan

Ingredients

Blend

  • 2 cups Coriander leaves chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ginger
  • 3 small Green Chilies
  • 1 marble size Tamarind soaked in little water
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Coconut
  • 1/4 cup Water

Temper & Saute

  • 2 tbsp Oil sesame oil preferred
  • 1 tsp Bengal gram
  • 1/2 tsp Split Black gram
  • 5 each Cashews
  • 4 each Curry leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 3 each Cloves
  • 5 small Shallots / pearl onion / Sambar vengayam
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Blend fresh coriander leaves, ginger, green chilies& tamarind along with water to make a thick paste.
  • Set this aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan, temper with bengal gram, split black gram and cashews. Fry until golden.
  • Add cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds and curry leaves.
  • Fry the onion along with the spices until soft.
  • Add turmeric powder along with the coriander paste and salt.
  • Cook until it thickens and then add cooked rice to it.
  • Mix well to combine and turn off the heat!
  • Serve coriander rice with raita or potato fry!

Notes

Adding coconut is optional, avoid if making it for long travel.
Garam masala adds additional flavor, you may skip and temper with mustard seeds for variation.

coriander rice

Instructions

  • Blend fresh coriander leaves, ginger, green chilies& tamarind along with water to make a thick paste.
  • Set this aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan, temper with bengal gram, split black gram and cashews. Fry until golden.
  • Add cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds and curry leaves.
  • Fry the onion along with the spices until soft.
  • Add turmeric powder along with the coriander paste and salt.
  • Cook until it thickens and then add cooked rice to it.
  • Mix well to combine and turn off the heat!
  • Serve coriander rice with raita or potato fry!

Notes

Adding coconut is optional, avoid if making it for long travel.
 
Garam masala adds additional flavor, you may skip and temper with mustard seeds for variation.

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