CURRY LEAVES RICE - EASY AND TASTY ! VERSION I

The Curry tree is a tropical tree which is native to India.  Its leaves are used in many dishes in India and neighboring countries. Often used in curries, the leaves generally go by the name "curry leaves", though they are also translated as "sweet neem leaves" in most Indian languages (as opposed to ordinary neem leaves which are bitter).  The leaves are highly valued as seasoning in south Indian cooking and Sri Lankan cooking.  It is especially used in curries, usually fried along with the chopped onion in the first stage of the preparation.   Although most commonly used in curries, leaves from the curry tree can be used in many other dishes to add flavor.  It is also used as an herb in Ayurvedic medicine.  They are much valued as ant-diabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory etc. They also contain iron.

The consumption of curry leaves are known for boosting hair growth and preventing hair loss.  South Indian women have been using curry leaves along with other herbs since centuries to strengthen their hair and impart quality to them. 

Try this simple curry leaves rice. It is very flavorful and very healthy for your diet!

 

CURRY LEAVES RICE  

Ingredients :

Cooked Rice - 3 cups
Curry leaves - 1 heaped cup
Cumin  seeds- 1 tsp
Pepper - 1 1/4 tsp
Garlic - 4 to 5 cloves
Onion -1 chopped
Tomato - 1/4 cup chopped
Tamarind - 1/2 tbsp
Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp
Gingelly oil - 3 tbsp
Salt as needed

Method :

 

Enjoy with rice crispies, papad or chips !

Curry leaves are known for boosting hair growth and preventing hair loss. South Indian women have been using curry leaves along with other herbs since centuries to strengthen their hair and impart quality to them. It is also said that applying curry leaves boiled in coconut oil helps in restoring hair pigmentation and it also promotes hair growth.
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Curry leaves are known for boosting hair growth and preventing hair loss. South Indian women have been using curry leaves along with other herbs since centuries to strengthen their hair and impart quality to them. It is also said that applying curry leaves boiled in coconut oil helps in restoring hair pigmentation and it also promotes hair growth.
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/curry-leaves-for-hair.html

 

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HERBAL RICE

The most commonly used herbs in Indian cooking are Coriander, Mint and Curry leaves.  Any of these herbs when added to the dish gives wonderful aroma and taste. Then imagine how it tastes when they are added together in one dish. Yah it is herbal rice which my mom used to make very often. This rice tastes so so delicious.  Does not require any accompaniment but you can have this with roasted potatoes or chips. 

 

HERBAL RICE

Ingredients :

Basmati Rice - 1 cup cooked ( You can also used Jeeraga Samba)

Mint - 1 handful ( washed and chopped finely)

Coriander - 1 handful ( washed and chopped finely)

Curry leaves - few chopped finely (washed and finely chopped)

Green Onion/ Spring onion - 1/2 cup finely chopped

Garlic - 2 or 3 pods finely sliced

Urad dhal - 1 tsp

Curd chillies - 3 or 4

Pepper and salt to taste

Oil 

  

Method :

1. Heat oil in the pan, add  urad dhal followed by curd chilli.

2. Now add garlic. Saute till slight brown.

3. First add chopped curry leaves, once they are well sauteed.

4. Add mint  and Coriander followed by rice, salt and pepper.

5. Mix everything well, check for salt.  Once rice is well blended. Switch off the flame and add Chopped green onion.

6. Give it a nice toss. Serve piping hot. 

Enjoy the aroma of healthy herbal Rice !!!

 

Note :

1.Make this rice when the herbs are really fresh.
2. You can omit any herbs if you don't like.

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