Kothamalli Sadam | Easy Coriander Leaves Rice Recipe
Kothamalli Sadam is a traditional South Indian rice dish where cooked rice is mixed with a flavorful paste made from fresh coriander leaves, green chillies, ginger and garlic.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw Rice
- 2 cups Water to cook the rice
To make Coriander Paste
- 2 & ½ cups Coriander Leaves tightly packed
- 3 Green Chillies
- 1 inch Ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic
To make the Coriander Rice
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Urad Dal
- 1 teaspoon Chana Dal
- 1 Red Chilli
- 15 Cashew Nuts
- 1 medium Onion
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- Salt as needed
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup of rice with 2 cups of water. Let it completely cool down to room temperature. Keep it aside.
- Combine the coriander leaves, ginger, garlic, and green chillies in a mixer jar. Blend into a smooth paste by adding a few drops of water. Keep the fine paste aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter, add the urad dal and chana dal. Sauté until the dals turn golden brown.
- Add red chilli and cashew nuts. Saute till the cashews turn golden brown.
- Add thinly sliced onion and saute till it changes colour. Add the ground coriander paste, salt and turmeric powder. Cook for a few minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Keep the cooking flame low and add the cooked and fluffy rice to the pan. Mix well with the coriander paste. Switch off the flame. Add lemon juice and gently mix again. Adjust salt if needed.
- Garnish with coriander leaves, if desired.
- Serve the hot coriander rice with your choice of side dish.
Notes
Use any variety of rice you prefer - Ponni Raw Rice, Sona Masuri Rice or Basmati Rice
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