Tasty & Flavourful Ambemohar Rice

Name: Tasty & Flavourful Ambemohar Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 0.5 cup Fresh Coconut; 5 nos Green Chilly; 10 clove Garlic; 0.5 bundle Coriander Leaves; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 medium Sliced Onions; 0.25 tsp Hing; 0.25 tsp Turmeric; 1 big spoonful Blended Green Paste; Salt; 2 cups Water; 1 cup Green Peas; 2 cups Soaked Ambemohar Rice; 1.5 tbsp Desi Ghee; 0.25 tsp Hing; 0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Blended Green Paste

Ambemohar rice is a fragrant and flavorful Maharashtrian dish that brings together the richness of coconut, the spice of green chilies, and the aroma of coriander. This recipe is a quick and tasty way to enjoy the unique flavor of Ambemohar rice, a variety known for its delicate fragrance. Perfect for a comforting meal, this dish is a blend of simple ingredients and traditional flavors.

medium Sliced Onions

big spoonful Blended Green Paste

Soaked Ambemohar Rice

Calories

256.4kcal (12.82%)

Protein

6.0g (11.9%)

Step 1

Grind coconut, green chili, garlic, and coriander together in a mixer.

Step 2

Add some water and blend the ingredients into a smooth paste.

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

Step 2

Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Step 3

Add hing and turmeric, followed by a big spoonful of the blended green paste.

Step 4

Mix well and add salt to taste.

Step 5

Add water (double the quantity of rice), green peas, and soaked Ambemohar rice.

Step 6

Cook the rice until it is fully done and the water is absorbed.

Step 1

Heat desi ghee in a small pan and add hing and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.

Step 2

Add a teaspoon of the blended green paste and mix well.

Step 3

Pour the tempering over the cooked rice and mix thoroughly.

Calories

256.4kcal (12.82%)

Protein

6.0g (11.9%)

Ensure the rice is soaked for at least 30 minutes before cooking for better texture.

Adjust the quantity of green chilies based on your spice preference.

Use fresh coconut for a richer flavor.

Serve the rice hot for the best taste and aroma.

What is Ambemohar rice?

Ambemohar rice is a fragrant variety of rice native to Maharashtra, known for its delicate aroma resembling mango blossoms.

Can I use another type of rice?

Yes, you can substitute Ambemohar rice with basmati or any other fragrant rice, but the unique aroma of Ambemohar will be missing.

How spicy is this dish?

The dish is moderately spicy due to the green chilies. You can adjust the spice level by reducing the number of chilies.

Can I make this dish vegan?

Yes, you can replace desi ghee with any plant-based oil or vegan butter to make it vegan.

What can I serve with Ambemohar rice?

Ambemohar rice pairs well with raita, pickle, or any mild curry.

medium Sliced Onions

big spoonful Blended Green Paste

Soaked Ambemohar Rice

Calories

256.4kcal (12.82%)

Protein

6.0g (11.9%)

Step 1

Grind coconut, green chili, garlic, and coriander together in a mixer.

Step 2

Add some water and blend the ingredients into a smooth paste.

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

Step 2

Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Step 3

Add hing and turmeric, followed by a big spoonful of the blended green paste.

Step 4

Mix well and add salt to taste.

Step 5

Add water (double the quantity of rice), green peas, and soaked Ambemohar rice.

Step 6

Cook the rice until it is fully done and the water is absorbed.

Step 1

Heat desi ghee in a small pan and add hing and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.

Step 2

Add a teaspoon of the blended green paste and mix well.

Step 3

Pour the tempering over the cooked rice and mix thoroughly.

Calories

256.4kcal (12.82%)

Protein

6.0g (11.9%)

Ensure the rice is soaked for at least 30 minutes before cooking for better texture.

Adjust the quantity of green chilies based on your spice preference.

Use fresh coconut for a richer flavor.

Serve the rice hot for the best taste and aroma.

What is Ambemohar rice?

Ambemohar rice is a fragrant variety of rice native to Maharashtra, known for its delicate aroma resembling mango blossoms.

Can I use another type of rice?

Yes, you can substitute Ambemohar rice with basmati or any other fragrant rice, but the unique aroma of Ambemohar will be missing.

How spicy is this dish?

The dish is moderately spicy due to the green chilies. You can adjust the spice level by reducing the number of chilies.

Can I make this dish vegan?

Yes, you can replace desi ghee with any plant-based oil or vegan butter to make it vegan.

What can I serve with Ambemohar rice?

Ambemohar rice pairs well with raita, pickle, or any mild curry.

Tasty & Flavourful Ambemohar Rice

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

256.4kcal (12.82%)

Protein

6.0g (11.9%)

Carbs

24.1g (8.77%)

Sugars

1.8g (3.64%)

Healthy Fat

5.7g

Unhealthy Fat

9.4g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Tasty & Flavourful Ambemohar Rice

Prepare Green Paste

Cook the Rice

Final Tempering

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Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

256.4kcal (12.82%)

Protein

6.0g (11.9%)

Carbs

24.1g (8.77%)

Sugars

1.8g (3.64%)

Healthy Fat

5.7g

Unhealthy Fat

9.4g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

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Tasty & Flavourful Ambemohar Rice

Stuck mid-recipe?

Ingredients

For Green Paste

For Rice Preparation

For Final Tempering

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

256.4kcal (12.82%)

Protein

6.0g (11.9%)

Carbs

24.1g (8.77%)

Sugars

1.8g (3.64%)

Healthy Fat

5.7g

Unhealthy Fat

9.4g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Tasty & Flavourful Ambemohar Rice

Prepare Green Paste

Cook the Rice

Final Tempering

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

256.4kcal (12.82%)

Protein

6.0g (11.9%)

Carbs

24.1g (8.77%)

Sugars