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Thai Green Rice

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup long grain rice (basmati chawal) , soaked for 30 minutes and drained
2 tsp oil
salt to taste
1 bunch lemongrass (hare chai ki patti)
1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1/4 cup finely chopped basil
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 cup coconut milk (nariyal ka doodh)
Method
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the bayleaf and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the rice, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add 1¾ cups of hot water, salt, lemon grass bunch (tied with a thread), mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the rice is 95% cooked.
- Remove the lemon grass bunch and discard it.
- Add the mint leaves, basil, coriander, green chillies and coconut milk and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve imediately.
Thai Green Rice recipe Video by Tarla Dalal
Thai Green Rice recipe with step by step photos