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    Home » Coriander leaves based recipes » Best Coriander Rice | Kothamalli Sadam

    Best Coriander Rice | Kothamalli Sadam

    August 19, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 52 Comments

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    Kothamalli sadam | Coriander rice is a flavorful healthy and tasty 10 minutes instant variety rice 

    Lunch box recipe - cilantro rice

    Easy and tasty kothamalli  Sadam is a popular variety rice dish from South Indian cuisine. With cooked rice, flavorful rice can be prepared within 10 minutes.  Authentic south Indian flavors. It is popularly known as kothamalli sadham in Tamil

    CAN I USE LEFTOVER RICE FOR CORIANDER LEAVES VARIETY RICE?

    yes, it is one perfect way to finish leftover rice/ cold rice. If you are using leftover rice make sure you keep the rice at room temperature for some time. Warm the rice, spread the rice on a plate then use it.

    FLUFFY RICE

    If you are making Kalandha sadham with freshly cooked rice make sure you spread the rice on a plate till the steam goes off. I generally add a few drops of oil while cooking rice as it helps fluffy rice. You can also add sesame oil while cooling rice.

    WHAT KIND OF RICE SHOULD I USE?

    I generally use basmati rice. You can also use Sona masoori rice/ raw rice / brown rice/hand point rice/millet. Cook the rice well but not mushy. Avoid al dente cooking for better digestion.

    WHAT TASTES BEST WITH KOTHAMALLI SADAM?

    Rice tastes best with varuval variety,curd based kuzhambu, kootu varietycurd based recipes, pickle varieties, vadam varieties, savory bakshanam, masala vada or pakoda

    Should I saute coriander leaves?

    No, just add washed coriander leaves after turning the stove and give a quick mix 3 times. The pan got is enough for the coriander leaves.

    Coriander leaves -Tips to notes 

    • Always use fresh leaves
    • You can use thin stem but avoid thick stem
    • Wash the coriander leaves well then prepare rice
    • Leaves can have moisture but shouldn't drip water

    Can I skip the lemon juice 

    Lemon juice lemons retain the green color. I would recommend it. You can add little tamarind instead of lemon juice.

    VARIETY RICE RECIPES IN TMF

    Ingredients 

    To saute

    1 teaspoon peanut oil

    4 garlic, peeled and roughly chopped

    1 Green chilli adjust according to your taste

    5 grams of ginger

    1 small onion

    35 grams of coriander leaves

    To grind

    1 teaspoon lemon juice

    Required Salt 

    Pinch of sugar

    To temper

    1 tablespoon sesame oil 

    1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

    1 tablespoon urad dal

    7 cashews 

    2 tablespoon peanuts

    1 tablespoon chana dal

    Curry leaves few 

    1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida

    1 teaspoon Cumin seeds

    Coriander rice

    5 Small onion 

    1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

    2 cups basmati rice, cooked

    How to make coriander rice with step-by-step pictures 

    • First, spread cooked basmati rice on a wide plate. Add sesame oil and fluff
    • Add oil to a wide pan and heat

    • When oil turns hot, saute ginger, garlic, small onion, and green chilli till skin color changes

    • Turn off the stove add coriander leaves and mix well 3 times

    • Transfer and cool
    • Grind them with lemon juice, salt, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water into a fine paste

    • Gently mix  ground paste and rice

    • Add oil to a wide heavy bottomed pan

    • When the oil turns hot add cashews and peanuts; quickly  mix

    • Furthermore, add all ingredients listed under “to temper” except asafoetida and let them splutter

    • Add onion; mix well and saute for a minute

    • Furthermore add turmeric powder and mix well 

    • Turn down the flame to low and add the rice; mix gently and cook for 1 minute

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    Ingredients

    To saute

    • 1 teaspoon peanut oil
    • 4 garlic peeled and roughly chopped
    • 1 Green chilli adjust according to your taste
    • 5 grams of ginger
    • 1 small onion
    • 35 grams of coriander leaves

    To grind

    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • Required Salt
    • Pinch of sugar

    To temper

    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1 tablespoon urad dal
    • 7 cashews
    • 2 tablespoon peanuts
    • 1 tablespoon chana dal
    • Curry leaves few
    • 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds

    Coriander rice

    • 5 Small onion
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 2 cups basmati rice cooked

    Instructions

    • First, spread cooked basmati rice on a wide plate. Add sesame oil and fluff
    • Add oil to a wide pan and heat
    • When oil turns hot, saute ginger, garlic, small onion, and green chilli till skin color changes
    • Turn off the stove add coriander leaves and mix well 3 times
    • Transfer and cool
    • Grind them with lemon juice, salt, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water into a fine paste
    • Gently mix ground paste and rice
    • Add oil to a wide heavy bottomed pan
    • When the oil turns hot add cashews and peanuts; quickly mix
    • Furthermore, add all ingredients listed under “to temper” except asafoetida and let them splutter
    • Add onion; mix well and saute for a minute
    • Furthermore add turmeric powder and mix well
    • Turn down the flame to low and add the rice; mix gently and cook for 1 minute

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    Notes

    1. Coriander rice is one perfect way to finish leftover rice/ cold rice. If you are using leftover rice make sure you keep the rice at room temperature for some time. Warm the rice, spread the rice on a plate then use it
    2. If you are making Kalandha sadham with freshly cooked rice make sure you spread the rice on a plate till the steam goes off. I generally add a few drops of oil while cooking rice as it helps fluffy rice. You can also add sesame oil while cooling rice
    3. I generally use basmati rice. You can also use Sona masoori rice/ raw rice / brown rice/hand point rice/millet. Cook the rice well but not mushy. Avoid al dente cooking for better digestion
    4. No need to saute coriander leaves, just add washed coriander leaves after turning the stove and give a quick mix 3 times. The pan got is enough for the coriander leaves
    5. Lemon juice lemons retain the green color. I would recommend it. You can add little tamarind instead of lemon juice
    6. Add chilli according to your taste. You can add extra for tempering 
    7. You can add boiled peas or vegetables of your choice

    Coriander leaves -Tips to notes

    1. Always use fresh leaves
    2. You can use thin stem but avoid thick stem
    3. Wash the coriander leaves well then prepare rice
    4. Leaves can have moisture but shouldn't drip water
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    1. marudhuskitchen

      August 19, 2015 at 11:53 pm

      flavourful rice recipe...lovely

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 19, 2015 at 11:58 pm

        Thanku Vani:-)

        Reply
    2. madhavicyberkitchen

      August 19, 2015 at 11:54 pm

      Delicious & love the variety rice , looks so appealing .

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 19, 2015 at 11:58 pm

        Thanku Madhavi:-)

        Reply
    3. Aruna

      August 20, 2015 at 2:01 am

      Simple and delicious! Very popular in my home.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 20, 2015 at 4:24 pm

        Thanku Aruna, guess easy recipes are always a big hit in all home:-)

        Reply
    4. chcooks

      August 20, 2015 at 3:23 am

      Lovely! 🙂 Comfort food at its best 🙂 MIL prepares Pudina rice with peas 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 20, 2015 at 4:25 pm

        Thanku, pudina rice is yet another flavorful rice:-)

        Reply
    5. Antonia @ Zoale.com

      August 20, 2015 at 9:07 am

      I love this rice recipe! So delicious Vidya 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 20, 2015 at 4:25 pm

        Thanku Antonio:-)

        Reply
    6. srividhya

      August 20, 2015 at 11:05 am

      Love the long grain rice and you have cooked it so perfectly.. yum

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 20, 2015 at 4:25 pm

        Thanku Sri:-)

        Reply
    7. apsara

      August 20, 2015 at 11:48 am

      My all-time favorite!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 20, 2015 at 4:25 pm

        🙂

        Reply
    8. Mullai Madavan

      August 20, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      Quick, flavorful variety rice... works great for lunch box too! Good one Vidhya!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 20, 2015 at 4:26 pm

        Thanku Mulllai:-)

        Reply
    9. chitrajagdish

      August 20, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      Flavorsome RICE V... 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 20, 2015 at 4:26 pm

        Thanku Chitra:-)

        Reply
    10. Choclette

      August 20, 2015 at 3:06 pm

      Coriander is delicious. I keep trying to grow it as it's so expensive to buy, but the plants always go to seed before they produce much leaf - hey ho!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 20, 2015 at 4:26 pm

        Totally, thanku:-)

        Reply
    11. kushi

      August 20, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      Even i just love the flavor of coriander and this is such a flavorful and yummy rice recipe.beautiful share dear 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 20, 2015 at 4:27 pm

        Thanku Kushi:-)

        Reply
    12. swathi

      August 20, 2015 at 4:17 pm

      Delicious and healthy rice Vidya love to try it.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 20, 2015 at 4:27 pm

        Thanku Swathi:-)

        Reply
    13. Chris @ SimpleFood365

      August 20, 2015 at 5:46 pm

      Very nice flavors! Rice is such a great starting point, isn't it?

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 21, 2015 at 4:10 pm

        Totally Chris, thanku:-)

        Reply
    14. Sheena @ Tea and Biscuits

      August 20, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      Oh wow, love the flavors you've added to the rice, I really need to try this! 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 21, 2015 at 4:10 pm

        Thanku Sheena:-

        Reply
    15. Piyali

      August 20, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      This is truly a visually pleasing and delicious looking rice dish. The lovely green colour is so fresh and makes one hungry instantly. Thanks for sharing the recipe of this mouthwatering rice dish.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 21, 2015 at 4:11 pm

        Thanku Piyali:-)

        Reply
    16. The Gifted Gabber

      August 20, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Wow! This sounds like a really flavorful rice. Thanks for sharing! I tend to typically prepare regular white rice - mainly because that is what I was raised on by my Panamanian mom. Visiting via Comment Happy Hour.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 21, 2015 at 4:10 pm

        Thanku:-)

        Reply
    17. gayathri

      August 21, 2015 at 1:56 am

      Healthy and yummy rice. Appetizing.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 21, 2015 at 4:11 pm

        ThankubGayathri:-)

        Reply
    18. Levan @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen

      August 21, 2015 at 3:10 am

      Amazing rice flavors! Thanks for sharing! 🙂 Gotta look more into this recipe tomorrow, saving it! 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 21, 2015 at 4:09 pm

        Thanku Levan:-)

        Reply
    19. Roy

      August 21, 2015 at 4:11 am

      so simple yet comforting. Lovely post 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 21, 2015 at 4:11 pm

        Thanku Roy:-)

        Reply
    20. Sona

      August 21, 2015 at 4:26 am

      Flavorful and delicious one pot meal..

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 21, 2015 at 3:45 pm

        Thanku Sona:-)

        Reply
    21. Charanya

      August 21, 2015 at 8:35 am

      This looks so so yum <3

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 21, 2015 at 3:43 pm

        Thanku Charu:-)

        Reply
    22. marcela

      August 21, 2015 at 11:43 am

      So delicious and healthy! I love it!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 21, 2015 at 4:11 pm

        Thanku Marcela:-)

        Reply
    23. Vajeea

      August 21, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      Hi Vidiya!
      You have got a lovely blog! It seems to me that Pakistani and Indian cuisine is so much alike. I have found a lot of yummy recipes in your blog. Would definitely try some! I am a new blogger so If you could visit mine for a feedback I would greatly appreciate. Thanks:)

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 21, 2015 at 4:12 pm

        Thanku Vajeea:-) pleasure to have u in my space thanks for visiting

        Reply
    24. Rose

      August 23, 2015 at 7:10 pm

      Simple and delicious. Coriander rice is always my favorite !

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 23, 2015 at 11:00 pm

        Thanku Rose:-)

        Reply
    25. Sridevi Ravi

      August 24, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      I like the taste and smell of coriander and never had this rice before. Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 26, 2015 at 6:33 pm

        Thanku Sridevi:-)

        Reply
    26. Preethi

      August 31, 2015 at 1:25 am

      I love coriander rice, too! Nice presentation 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        August 31, 2015 at 4:11 pm

        Thanku Preethi:-)

        Reply

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