CORIANDER PULAO
Coriander pulao is basicaCoriander Pulao is a flavourful rice dish inspired by South Indian cuisine, known for its fresh herbs, aromatic spices, and colourful vegetables. Quick to prepare and packed with flavour, it makes an excellent choice for lunch or dinner on busy days. For the best texture and taste, prepare this pulao with steamed Appayan Husking Rice, which complements the fragrant coriander masala beautifully.
For 2 servings
Prep Time 5 mins =>Cook Time 10 mins=>Total Time 15 mins
For Masala Paste
1).½ onion (cubed) 2) 8 cloves 3) ½ tsp pepper 4) 1 inch cinnamon 5) 2 green chilli (or as per taste) 6) A bunch of coriander
Other ingredients
1) 1 tbsp clarified butter or ghee. 2) 1 bayleaf. 3) 10-12 cashew (whole). 4) ½ onion (thinly sliced). 5) ½ tsp garlic paste 6) ½ tsp ginger paste. 7) ½ tomato (finely chopped). 8) 1 cup chopped veggies (carrots ,beans, capsicum). 9) 2 tbsp peas. 10) 3 cups cooked and cooled Appayan Rice. 11) Salt as per taste.
1) To begin, in a small blender take cubed onion, 8 cloves, ½ tsp pepper, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 green chilli and handful coriander leaves. Blend to smooth paste adding 2 tbsp of water or as required Keep aside.
2) In a kadai, heat 1 tbsp ghee and lightly fry 1 bay leaf and whole cashew.
3) Add sliced onion and sauté followed by ginger and garlic paste till the raw smell disappears.
4) Now add tomato and sauté till the tomatoes turn soft.
5) Add the veggies and sauté for a minute.
6) Add in the masala paste along with salt as per taste and mix well.
7) Cover and cook till vegetables are completely cooked.
8) Now add the cooked Appayan Rice and gently fold it into the masala until every grain is evenly coated. Mix carefully to keep the rice light and fluffy without breaking the grains.
9) Cover and simmer for 5 minutes so that the rice absorbs the masala.
10) Finally, serve the hot Coriander Pulao with raita or your favourite curry for a wholesome and flavourful meal.
