Kothimera Annam/Coriander Rice

Kothimera Annam/Coriander Rice is a very simple and light rice dish that is apt for lunch boxes or a quick dinner.

The preparation for this rice is very minimal and it's super easy to make. The rice doesn't need any curry or gravy to go with it. 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 10 minutes 

Serves: 3-4

Ingredients: 

Basmati Rice: 1 1/2 cups 

Onion : 1 large sliced 

Green chilies: 5-6 chopped 

Ginger garlic paste: 1 tablespoon 

Cilantro/Coriander leaves: 1 large bunch chopped 

Fresh coconut: 1/4 cup sliced

Fennel seeds: 1 teaspoon 

Garam masala: 1 teaspoon 

Cumin powder: 1 teaspoon 

Salt to taste 

Method:

Cook the rice with 3 cups of water and a teaspoon of oil. Keep it aside to cool off a little bit.

Heat oil in a wok, add the chilies and onions and sauté till the onions are translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 30 seconds. Add cilantro and coconut and fry for 2 minutes. Add salt, garam masala, fennel seeds, cumin powder and mix well.  

Add rice and mix well. Turn off the stove.

Serve hot.