Thai Green Rice by Tarla Dalal

Thai Green Rice,colourful rice with a refreshing flavour of lemon grass and mint!
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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: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves 4.

1 cup rice (basmati), soaked for 30 minutes and drained
2 tsp oil
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
Salt to taste
1 bunch lemon grass (hari chai ki patti)
¼ cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
¼ cup finely chopped basil
¼ cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
¼ cup coconut milk (nariyal ka doodh)

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.
Serve hot.