Cilantro Rice - Coriander Rice

By: Subhadra Burugula

Cilantro Rice - Coriander Rice
Aromatic and bursting with flavors, this cilantro rice is a must try for cilantro lovers.
cuisine icon Cuisine
Indian
cuisine icon Course
Main Course
cuisine icon Difficulty
Easy
cuisine icon Duration
15-30 min
cuisine icon Diet
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Pressure Cook, Sauté
cuisine icon Keywords
15-30 min, 3-4 servings, cashews, cilantro, contributed, cook 17 min, cumin seeds, dairy free, easy, garam masala, garlic pods, ghee or oil, gluten free, green chili, indian, low fat, main course, onion, plant-based, prep 8 min, pressure cook, rice, salt to taste, sauté, vegan, vegetarian, water

prep icon Prep Time
8 min
cook icon Cook Time
17 min

serving icon Servings
3-4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 bunches cilantro
  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 cups rice
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1/2 onion
  • 3 tbsp cashews
  • 4 green chili
  • 6 garlic pods
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  • Wash the cilantro bunches, make a fine paste of cilantro and green chili.
  • Put instant pot on saute mode high. Add ghee and let it get hot. Once hot add cumin seeds and fry well.
  • Add onions, garlic and cashews, fry till golden. Add Cilantro green chili paste and fry till raw smell goes away, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  • Add garam masala, mix well. Add rice and water, add salt to taste. Mix gently. Turn off saute mode.
  • Put the lid and vent to sealing position. Push the rice button.
  • Quick release once the instant pot goes to warm mode or Natural pressure release is also fine.
  • Fluff the rice and serve hot. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
  • Adjust the amount of cilantro to taste preference, for mild flavor use 1 bunch, for deep flavor use 2 bunches.
    Vegans can use Oil instead of ghee
    160 ml rice cup is used for measurement
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