Dill Rice
I have never tried anything with Dill leaves until recently till I had in my sister’s place. Dill leaves give a nice flavor and now I like using Dill leaves in many of my dishes. This rice is very easy to make and will be tasty too.
Preparation time: 40 minutes
No of Servings: 2
Spice level: 3
Ingredients:
- Basmathi rice – 1 cup
- Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Dill leaves – a bunch
- Onion – 1(medium size)(finely chopped)
- Lima beans – 1 1/2 cups
- Green chillies – 4
- Red chilli powder – 1/4 tsp(according to spice level)
- Coriander powder – 1 tsp
- Ginger – 1/2″(grated)
- Garam masala – 1/4 tsp
- Bay leaves – 2
- Oil – 2 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
Method of Preparation:
- Soak the basmathi rice for 20 minutes and drain it.
- Heat ghee in a pan add the rice and fry it for 3-4 minutes and keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a pan then add the bay leaves and cumin seeds.
- Grind the green chillies to paste and add the chopped onions and salt.
- Fry them till they become translucent and add the ginger.
- Fry it for 2 minutes and add the dill leaves.
- Then add the red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala.
- Then add the lima beans and fry them for 2 minutes.
- Add this mixture to the rice and add 1 1/2 cup of water and keep it in a rice cooker.
- Serve hot with rice or chips.
28 Comments
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Arthi,
Dill rice looks delicious, I think i have to make this as i have some dill in hand,
too good. Want to have it right away.
I have never used dill either, may be this is the recipe that will inspire me 🙂
Wowwwww.. yummy recipe.. looks perfect and tempting !! thanks for sharing dear
I have never had dill rice…love to try it though, esp. when it’s added with lima beans!
I too have somewhat similar recipe in my draft, will be posting soon. Yours looks tempting and yummy.
rice with dil leaves,sounds intersting.
Seriously luscious…. I love dill direct Dil Se!!!! And have bookmarked it for a try….. 🙂
Ash….
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Delicious dill rice, makes me drool..
I remember tasting a delicious dill rice with fresh fava beans in an Iranian restaurant long ago and I would love to prepare a similar dish… Your dill rice looks very tasty! I am very tempted to try soon!
I always wonder what to do with leftover dill leaves since i need very less for salads marinades etc..i shud give this a go next time!
that looks lovely.. must try
Very filling dish!
so yummy!! loved it..
Rice is the perfect start for any great dish. You can make it in a million ways and eat it everyday and never get bored. I’ve never tried dill with rice, but I bet that’s really tasty!!! =)
Different and nice one..
Beautiful and tempting rice, yummy
I can smell the nice aroma of dill…Rice looks healthy too with lima beans.
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lima beans with dill thats sure a very healthy treat.. good one arthi
This is the most unusual combo of spices I’ve seen for good-old rice! Wow….am gonna make it for family vacation….
I like dill in so many dishes. I love it with fish. And, it sounds great here with the lima beans!
Very flavorful rice…lov dill leaves..
I really love dill! It’s lovely in this delicious rice dish!
A scrumptious dish! What a fabulous combination of flavors.
Cheers,
Rosa
Pulao sounds to be flavorful and delicious dear:)
wow! never had it before.But yours look so inviting…..
Thanks all for the lovely comments 🙂