Kiwi and Coriander Rice

Preparation

• 1
  Wash and soak rice in enough water for 20 minutes.
• 2
  In a big bowl boil enough water and 1 tsp salt,when water start boiling add soaked rice.
• 3
  Boil rice till done and then drain on a colander to remove all the water.
• 4
  Peel and chop kiwi fruit into small size pieces.
• 5
  Take half quantity of kiwi and grind with chopped green chilies to make a smooth paste(can adjust the quantity of green chilies according to your taste)
• 6
  Add some salt,pepper powder and few drops of lemon juice in the remaing half kiwi pieces.(A)
• 7
  Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds .
• 8
  When seeds start crackling add crushed cashews and saute for few seconds on low heat.
• 9
  Add curry leaves,rice and salt(litle amount of salt is needed as salt is also added while boiling)
• 10
  Saute for few seconds and then switch off the flame.
• 11
  Now add the kiwi paste,lemon zest,fresh coriander and lemon juice in the rice and mix well.
• 12
  Take a bowl and grease the inside of the bowl with ghee or butter.
• 13
  Now fill it half with kiwi rice,press gently.
• 14
  Spread the half kiwi mixture(A) over the rice layer.
• 15
  Now put the remaining half rice over the kiwi layer and press gently.
• 16
  Invert the bowl on the serving plate and serve.
• 17
  Serving suggestions-serve with mint and yogurt dip or tomato salsa and chips.