

The following ingredients are required to make this recipe:
Basmati rice - I prefer this rice for its aroma. Any long grain rice or any other rice (not sticky rice) would be great.
Salt - Adds flavor
Water - the liquid necessary to cook the rice.
Cilantro - Aromatic herb that is the star of this recipe. Fresh green leaves are used in this recipe.
Lemon juice - Adds to the acidic flavor and helps in retaining the color of the cilantro.
Green peas - These add to the protein part of this meal. Fresh or frozen peas can be used.
Thai chili - Adds to the spicy kick. Adjust the count of chili peppers according to heat preference.
Tempering - This is a way of infusing flavor with fried spices. Mustard, whole red chilies, split urad dal, asafetida, and curry leaves and fired in a little oil. Do not skip this step.
Cashews - Adds to the nutty flavor as well as a little protein. For a nut free version, skip the cashews.

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Add the ground cilantro puree and mix. Cook for 30seconds to a minute.



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Karen says
Love the cashews in the mix. this sounds delicious.
Karen says
Love the cashews in the mix. this sounds delicious.
Karen says
Love the cashews in the mix. this sounds delicious.
Hezzi-D says
We eat a ton of rice and I love that it was flavored with cilantro!
Hezzi-D says
We eat a ton of rice and I love that it was flavored with cilantro!
Chris says
It's funny, but I like coriander seeds but not cilantro. This rice looks delicious! I might try it with parsley or oregano.
Inger says
I love, love, love cilantro, so great to have a new way to use it!
Inger says
I love, love, love cilantro, so great to have a new way to use it!