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Cilantro rice made with fresh cilantro and spices with hot green chilli makes the dish colorful and unique. The colorful rice can be your next dinner, lunch box or even a side for any dish. This goes well in the burritos or as a side for the enchiladas. In South India the cilantro rice also known as coriander rice is served as a main dish.
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Cilantro Rice with Sweet Peas

Cilantro rice is a delicious green colored rice mixed with sweet peas. This unique falvoured dish is more than enough to make you hungry.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: myeatingspace.com

Ingredients

  • 4 cup basmati rice cooked
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro tightly packed
  • 2 green chilli
  • 1 tbsp ginger chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cinnamon 1-inch
  • 1 star anise
  • 1/4 cup green peas frozen
  • Salt to taste ~1/2 tsp

Instructions

  • Mix together the cilantro leaves, ginger, garlic, green chilli and water in a blender.
  • Blend well to make a smooth paste. Keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Stir-fry the cloves, cinnamon and star anise in hot oil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Now add the cilantro paste into the oil. Add salt and mix well.
  • Stir-cook for 4-5 minutes until the raw taste is gone.
  • Now add the green peas and mix together. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Then add the cooked basmati rice into the pan.
  • Gently mix using a spatula. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve hot.