Hariyali Chawal, Coriander Rice Recipe
by Tarla Dalal
Here is a simple, easy-to-prepare dish that has an inviting aroma and irresistible flavour! Hariyali Chawal involves simply cooking rice with an assortment of spices, before mixing in a generous dose of chopped coriander.
Interestingly, the coriander is not ground into a paste but simply chopped finely and mixed into the rice as soon as it is cooked. This gives it a really appetising look and unique flavour. The garnish of fried onions is as important as the coriander for the success of this dish, so spare a few minutes to prepare it.
Serve hot with Teen Ratna Dal and Gajar Gobhi Aur Aam ka Achaar .
Hariyali Chawal, Coriander Rice Recipe recipe - How to make Hariyali Chawal, Coriander Rice Recipe
Soaking time: 10 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 cups chopped coriander (dhania)
1 1/2 cups long grained rice (basmati) , soaked for 10 minutes and drained
2 tbsp oil
4 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1 small stick cinnamon (dalchini)
4 cloves (laung / lavang)
4 cardamoms
1 cup sliced onions
salt to taste
For The Garnish
1/4 cup deep-fried sliced onions
- Method
- Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the rice and sauté on a medium flame for another 3 minutes.
- Add 3 cups of hot water and salt, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Transfer the rice in a deep bowl, add the chopped coriander and mix gently using a fork so that the rice grains do not break.
- Serve hot garnished with fried onions.
| Energy | 302 cal |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 7.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 724.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 14.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 11.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 31 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 62.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 117.4 mg |
| Sodium | 10.7 mg |
| Potassium | 93 mg |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg |
Hariyali chawal.. a delicately flavoured rice.. with lots of coriander.. and the spices added to the rice makes it very aromatic.. I served this with dal tadka.. which was a superb combo..