How long does Coriander Rice Balls take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Coriander Rice Balls serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Coriander Rice Balls vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Coriander Rice Balls spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Coriander Rice Balls?

2 cup Rice Rava, 3 cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 3 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, 2 tsp Tamarind, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Coriander Rice Balls?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Coriander Rice Balls?

About 398 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Coriander Rice Balls

Name: Coriander Rice Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 3 cup Coriander Leaves; 3 Green Chilli; ¼ cup Coconut (Grated); 2 tsp Tamarind; 2 tbsp Water; 3 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 2 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 tsp Chana Dal; To Taste Salt; 2 tsp Ghee; 5 cup Water; 2 cup Rice Rava

40 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as Coriander Rice Dumplings · Veg · Rice dishes, Tiffin

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Coriander rice balls: rice rava cooked in a ground paste of coriander, green chilli, coconut and tamarind, then steamed. Mild, serves 6, 40 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

14 items

6 people

Oil4 tbsp
Coriander Leaves3 cup
Green Chilli3
Coconut (Grated)¼ cup
Tamarind2 tsp
Water2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Urad Dal (split)2 tsp
Chana Dal2 tsp
SaltTo Taste
Ghee2 tsp
Water5 cup
Rice Rava2 cup

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	398kcal	2388kcal
Protein	6.2g	37g
Carbohydrate	62g	370g
Fat	14g	85g
Fibre	2.1g	13g
Sugar	1.1g	6.6g

Method

1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add the coriander leaves, chopped green chilli, grated coconut, tamarind. Saute this for 3 minutes.
OilCoriander LeavesGreen ChilliCoconut (Grated)Tamarind
2
Transfer this to a mixer grinder and grind it into a smooth paste with 2 tbsp of water.
Water
3
In another pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil, add mustard seeds, asafoetida, urad dal, chana dal.
OilMustard SeedsAsafoetidaUrad Dal (split)Chana Dal
4
Once this splutters, add the ground paste, salt and cook for 3 minutes. Add Ghee.
SaltGhee
5
Add 5 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
Water
6
Reduce the flame to low and add the Rice Rava and stir continuously. Cook this for 10 mins or until the mixture becomes thick.
Rice Rava
7
Once this cools down, make even sized balls of the mixture and steam cook it in an idly pot for 10 mins.

Before you start

How long does Coriander Rice Balls take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Coriander Rice Balls serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Coriander Rice Balls vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Coriander Rice Balls spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Coriander Rice Balls?: 2 cup Rice Rava, 3 cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 3 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, 2 tsp Tamarind, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Coriander Rice Balls?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Coriander Rice Balls?: About 398 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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