Thai Green Rice Quick Recipe

By -

Thai Green Rice




A colourful rice preparation with a refreshing flavour, the thai green rice has strong hints of lemon grass and mint. Since it does not involve boiling vegetables, it can be tossed up quite soon – you just need to spare enough time for the rice to cook, and voila a delectable meal is ready on the table! serve hot with a side dish or just some tangy sauce.



Preparation Time: 
Cooking Time: 
Makes 4 servings
 

Ingredients

1 cup rice (basmati) , soaked for 30 minutes and drained
2 tsp oil
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
salt to taste
1 bunch lemon grass
1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped basil
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 cup coconut milk


Method

  1. Heat the oil in a deep pan, add the bayleaf and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the rice, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add 1¾ cups of hot water, salt, lemon grass bunch, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the rice is 95% cooked.
  4. Remove the lemon grass bunch and discard it.
  5. Add the mint leaves, basil, coriander, green chillies and coconut milk and mix well, cover and cook on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve hot.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Honey Grapefruit with Banana

By -
Image
Yield:  3 servings (serving size: 1 cup)                 Ingredients 1  (24-ounce) jar refrigerated red grapefruit sections (about 2 cups) 1 cup   sliced banana (about 1) 1 tablespoon   fresh chopped mint 1 tablespoon   honey Preparation Drain grapefruit sections, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Combine grapefruit sections, juice, and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Toss gently to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and chill. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 122 Calories from fat: 3% Fat per serving: 0.4g Saturated fat per serving: 0.1g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 0.0g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 0.0g Protein per serving: 1.5g Carbohydrates per serving: 31.3g Fiber per serving: 3.4g Cholesterol per serving: 0.0mg Iron per serving: 0.6mg Sodium per serving: 2mg Calcium per serving: 26mg
Read more

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

By -
Image
Yield:  2 servings (serving size: 1 potato)                  Ingredients 2  medium sweet potatoes (8 to 10 ounces each) 3 ounces   Canadian bacon, diced 2 tablespoons   reduced-fat sour cream 3 teaspoons   chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons   shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese Preparation Pierce potatoes with a fork, and arrange on paper towels. Microwave on high 8 minutes; turn potatoes over after 4 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise, and scoop out the pulp, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Mash pulp with 3 ounces Canadian bacon, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and 2 teaspoons chives in a bowl. Spoon mixture into shells. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over tops of potatoes. Microwave on high 2 minutes, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chives. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 341 Fat per serving: 6g Saturated fat per serving: 3g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 2g P...
Read more

Southwest Breakfast Wrap

By -
Image
Yield:  serves 4 (serving size: 1 wrap)                    Ingredients 3/4 cup   fresh white corn kernels (about 2 ears) 2 tablespoons   finely diced green bell pepper 2 tablespoons   finely diced seeded plum tomato 1 teaspoon   minced seeded jalapeño pepper 1 tablespoon   minced fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon   fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon   salt, divided 4  large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon   ground cumin Cooking spray 2 tablespoons   finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese 4  (8-inch) flour tortillas 4  lettuce leaves Preparation Combine first 6 ingredients (through lime juice) in a small bowl; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with eggs and cumin. Heat a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook 2 minutes, stirring gently until set. Remove from heat; sprinkle with...
Read more