Sambhariya Rice

Sambhariya Rice is a delicious one pot rice meal loaded with coriander leaves (Cilantro leaves) and fresh shredded coconut. You can use the vegetables that you have on hand and a wholesome meal is ready in no time. Serve it with papad and raita  of your choice.

I came upon this recipe here while I was searching for a rice dish based on Gujarati Cuisine. The recipe is very simple and the liberal usage of coconut will make it a big hit with south indians too:) Most of all this rice dish is GLUTEN FREE ,VEGAN and is NO-ONION NO-GARLIC recipe:)

INGREDIENTS:
Note: All measurements are based on the US measuring cup and spoon sizes where 1 cup = 235 ml

1. Rice (I used Basmati rice ) : 1 cup (uncooked)
2. Oil : 2 tbsp
3. Mustard seeds / Rai : 1 tbsp
4. Sesame seeds/ Til : 1 tbsp
5. Curry leaves / Kadi Patta : 7-8
6. Dry red chillies : 3 (broken)
7. Turmeric powder / Haldi : 1/2 tsp +1/2 tsp
8. Red chilli powder : 1/2 tsp +1/2 tsp
9. Salt as per taste
10. Water : 1/4 cup
11. Mixed vegetables (chopped) : 2 cups (I used zucchini, carrot and bell pepper)
12. Garam Masala : 1.5 tsp
13. Freshly grated coconut : 1.5 cup
14. Fresh Cilantro leaves (chopped) : 1.5 cup

PROCEDURE:

• Wash the rice properly and cook it by your preferred method. Once done cool the rice completely. If you use hot rice, then it will get mushy while mixing . So using cooled rice is the key:) 
• Heat oil in a deep bottomed non stick pan. When hot, add the mustard seeds, sesame seeds, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, curry leaves and dry red chillies. When the seeds start to splutter, add the chopped vegetables. Sprinkle some salt. Add 1/4 cup of water and cook covered.

• In a mixing bowl, mix freshly grated coconut, chopped cilantro leaves, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp red chilli powder. 

• Once the vegetables have cooked and all the moisture has evaporated, add the cooked and cooled rice. Add the coconut -cilantro mixture to the rice. Add the garam masala. Adjust the salt (remember, we had added some salt to the veggies earlier). Mix gently.

• Serve hot with papad and raita of your choice.