Thai Green Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain rice (basmati chawal), soaked for 30 minutes and drained
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 bay leaf (tejpatta)
• salt (namak) 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)

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick 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 (tied with a thread), 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 with a lid and cook on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Serve imediately.