You are here: Home > Videos > Cuisine Recipes > Thai Recipes > Thai Rice Recipes > Thai Green Rice Video by Tarla Dalal Thai Green Rice Video by Tarla Dalal Viewed 10389 times A colourful rice preparation with a refreshing flavour, the Thai Green Rice has strong hints of lemon grass and mint. Since it does not involve boiling vegetables, it can be tossed up quite soon -- you just need to spare enough time for the rice to cook, and voila a delectable meal is ready on the table! Serve hot with a side dish or just some tangy sauce. Tweet Recipe Description for Thai Green Rice Soaking time: 30 minutesPreparation Time: 15 minsCooking Time: 15 mins Makes 4 servings Show me for servings Ingredients 1 cup long grained rice (basmati) , soaked for 30 minutes and drained2 tsp oil1 bayleaf (tejpatta) salt to taste1 bunch lemon grass (hare chai ki patti)1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)1/4 cup finely chopped basil1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies1/4 cup coconut milk (nariyal ka doodh) Method Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the bayleaf and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.Add the rice, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.Add 1¾ cups of hot water, salt, lemon grass bunch (tied with a thread), mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the rice is 95% cooked.Remove the lemon grass bunch and discard it.Add the mint leaves, basil, coriander, green chillies and coconut milk and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Serve imediately. See step by step images of Thai Green Rice recipe RECIPE SOURCE : Chawal