This is my first entry to the Herbs and Flowers in my Platter event by PJ which I am guest hosting this month. Cilantro is my favorite herb, next to Mint. It is one super-herb rich in anti-oxidants and is anti-bacterial. Though often used in garnish, it is also used in many south-indian dishes. I prepared a simple one-pot meal with cilantro and paneer, perfect as a lunch box recipe.
Ingredients:
Raw rice - 2 cups
Onion - 1 cup - sliced thin
Paneer - cubed into small pieces - 1/2 cup
Cloves - 3
Cinnamon - a small piece
Bay leaf - 1
Salt to taste
Ghee/oil - 1 tbsp
Make a paste:
Coriander leaves - 3/4 cup - tightly packed
Ingredients:
Raw rice - 2 cups
Onion - 1 cup - sliced thin
Paneer - cubed into small pieces - 1/2 cup
Cloves - 3
Cinnamon - a small piece
Bay leaf - 1
Salt to taste
Ghee/oil - 1 tbsp
Make a paste:
Coriander leaves - 3/4 cup - tightly packed
Mint leaves - 1/3 cup - tightly packed
Green chilli - 3
Ginger - about 1/2 tbsp
Garlic - 3 cloves
Method:
Wash and soak the rice in water for 15 mins. Make a paste of the ingredients adding a little water. Heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker or a big pan and fry the cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf. Add the sliced onions and saute until they turn golden brown. Add in the cubed paneer and give a quick mix followed with the ground paste. Salt as needed and add 3 3/4 cups of water and add the drained rice. Cover and cook until done. Serve hot with raita or pappad.
Sending this to Herbs and Flowers in my Platter - Coriander/Cilantro event by PJ guest hosted by me this month.
Method:
Wash and soak the rice in water for 15 mins. Make a paste of the ingredients adding a little water. Heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker or a big pan and fry the cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf. Add the sliced onions and saute until they turn golden brown. Add in the cubed paneer and give a quick mix followed with the ground paste. Salt as needed and add 3 3/4 cups of water and add the drained rice. Cover and cook until done. Serve hot with raita or pappad.
Sending this to Herbs and Flowers in my Platter - Coriander/Cilantro event by PJ guest hosted by me this month.
This rice looks so inviting..!!!Love d addition of my all time fav - paneer!!
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Addition of paneer would have doubled the taste... Very tasty recipe
ReplyDeleteThe rice is looking so comforting...coriander and paneer would have made a delicious combo.
ReplyDeleteCoriander Paneer rice.. Wonderful idea.. A relish dish and perfect for lunch box. Well presented :-)
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krithi it looks flavourful and very delicious !
ReplyDeleteYum ....coriander plus paneer is fab ...looks so gud
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ReplyDeletepaneer in coriander rice sounds very yummy.U made it perfect
ReplyDeletePaneer rice looks amazing. Every grain is so distinct.
ReplyDeleteDeepa
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wow colorful rice
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ReplyDeleteHappy Holi! The rice looks so inviting. Good combination. love it!
ReplyDeleteVery nice combo looks very light and perfect.
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yummy and delish combo.
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ReplyDeletePaola
Tempting and colorful!
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ReplyDeleteI bet this rice was super flavorful!
ReplyDeletehave to try this dish
ReplyDeleteGreat flavours look so delicious
ReplyDeletecilantro rice with paneer ? never tried (had plain cilantro rice once) but looks so good and flavourful, clicks are good.
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ReplyDeletepaneer in coriander rice should have been very yummy!!
ReplyDeletelooks so delicious:)
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious and colorful
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious flavor combination..perfect for a weeknight dinner :)
ReplyDeleteUS Masala
So flavorful and yumm!!! such a comfort food.
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Have a great day.
Cheers.
Deepa
the rice looks very yummy and flavorful!
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