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Tarla Dalal
24 February, 2025


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Simple but superb, the Parsley Rice is a buttery rice dish with the pleasant aroma of parsley. A dash of garlic and green chillies give the rice a balanced spiciness.
The rich and herby flavour of the Parsley Rice makes it good to be had just plain, like a one-dish meal. But, you can also serve it with a gravy of your choice.
parsley rice is a quick and easy one-meal dinner rice recipe. It is made with the most basic ingredients yet the taste is supremely luscious and the aroma just spreads in the kitchen.
To make parsley rice we have boiled and strained basmati rice also known as long grained rice and kept aside. Further, we have tossed rice in butter, garlic, green chillies and parsley and cook for 1 minutes. Serve parsley rice immediately.
Either way, you are sure to be bowled over by the distinct aroma of parsley. If you loved it, then you will also want to try other dishes like the Parsley and Garlic Loaf and Parsley Straws.
Learn to make parsley rice recipe | quick parsley rice | Indian garlic parsley rice | with detailed step by step recipe photos below.
Parsley Rice, Buttered Parsley and Garlic Rice recipe - How to make Parsley Rice, Buttered Parsley and Garlic Rice
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
4 Mins
Total Time
19 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Parsley Rice
3 cups soaked and cooked long grain rice (Basmati chawal)
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
2 1/2 tbsp of butter
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
Method
For parsley rice
To make parsley rice, heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
Add the rice, salt and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the parsley, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Serve the parsley rice immediately.
Parsley Rice, Buttered Parsley and Garlic Rice recipe with step by step photos
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To cook basmati rice for parsley rice recipe | quick parsley rice | Indian garlic parsley rice | wash 1 cup of long-grained rice thoroughly under running water until you get clear water. The removal of starch from rice helps in getting separate grains after cooking.
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Transfer in a deep bowl and soak in enough water for 30 minutes.
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Drain with the help of a strainer and keep aside.
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Boil 4 cups of water in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add salt to taste.
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Furthermore, add 1 tbsp of oil and mix well.
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Add the basmati rice to the boiling water and mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the basmati rice is 85% cooked, while stirring occasionally.
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Strain basmati rice using a strainer and let the water drain out. This will give you around 3 cups after cooking. Do not overcook the basmati rice or else they will turn soft and mushy.
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Pour some cold water on the basmati rice to stop further cooking. Let all the water from the rice drain out ensuring that the rice does not contain any moisture.
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Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil. This helps in preventing the basmati rice from sticking together.
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Toss the rice in it. Ensure each grain is coated well with oil.
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Spread the cooked basmati rice on a flat surface or a big plate and allow it to cool for 1 to 2 hours.
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Cover the basmati rice with another plate so, the grains don’t dry out.
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To cook basmati rice for parsley rice recipe | quick parsley rice | Indian garlic parsley rice | wash 1 cup of long-grained rice thoroughly under running water until you get clear water. The removal of starch from rice helps in getting separate grains after cooking.
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To make parsley rice recipe | quick parsley rice | Indian garlic parsley rice | heat butter in a broad non-stick pan.
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Add garlic. It will give a nice flavor and aroma to our parsley rice.
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Add green chillies.
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Saute on medium flame for few seconds.
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Add rice and salt.
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Saute on a medium flame for 1-2 minutes.
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Add parsley.
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Mix well and cook on medium flame for another 1 minute.
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Serve parsley rice | quick parsley rice | Indian garlic parsley rice | immediately.
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To make parsley rice recipe | quick parsley rice | Indian garlic parsley rice | heat butter in a broad non-stick pan.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 207 cal |
Protein | 3.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 34.3 g |
Fiber | 0.5 g |
Fat | 6.3 g |
Cholesterol | 18.8 mg |
Sodium | 68 mg |
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Sunana
March 13, 2025, midnight
Parsely rice.. really an amazing rice recipe.. with lots of parsely.. makes the rice.. aromatic. enjoyed this rice just plain.. like this..

Rita
March 13, 2025, midnight
Like to try it but when adding the rice it appears it''s already cooked. Please confirm. As the instructions do not say if it''s cooked or not. Thank you.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes the rice is cooked as mentioned in the ingredients.

Foodie #695757
March 13, 2025, midnight
Taste is good. Needs black pepper. Ate with jacket potatoes.

Priya
March 13, 2025, midnight