This green rice has amazing flavor with cilantro and dill. The great thing is that the rice is cooked in the green sauce.

I blended a mixture of cilantro, dill, green onions and garlic. I then sauteed the sauce in oil and cumin seeds. This mixture smells amazing and can be used as a basic sauce for cooking all sorts of things- including shrimp, chicken or any kind of vegetables.

I then added some basmati rice, water or chicken broth and cooked the rice as I normally would. Right before the rice is done, I add a cup of frozen peas. I let the rice sit with the lid on and the peas cook in the steam.

This rice is delicious as a side dish with anything or even as light meal.

I love making it with some lentils on the side and I have a perfectly balanced dinner.

Try this rice next time you are looking for a side dish or a snack…
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