CORIANDER RICE

INGREDIENTS 

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Long grain rice                       1 1/2 cups

Fresh chopped coriander.       1 1/2 cups

Peppercorns.                          5 - 6

Cinnamon.                              1 piece

Cloves.                                   4

Green Cardamoms.                 4

Sliced onions ( opt ).               2

Oil.                                          2 tablespoons

Salt to taste

                                                       METHOD

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1 . Wash and soak rice for about 10 minutes . Drain and keep aside .

2 . Heat oil in a pressure cooker . Add peppercorns , cinnamoms , cloves , green cardamom  and onions and sauté till the onions turn translucent .

3 . Add rice and sauté for few minutes .

4 . Add 3 cups of hot water and salt . Pressure cook till the rice is tender .

5 . Remove from the fire and add the chopped coriander . Mix well using a fork so that the rice grains do not break .

6 . Serve hot with your choice of raitha .