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    Coriander Rice | Kothamalli Sadam | Step By Step Recipe | Cooking for 100

    Published: Apr 21, 2011 · Modified: Oct 31, 2020 by Srivalli · 26 Comments

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    Yes, you read it right! A couple of months back when we had a visitor from our US office, I was requested to cook for the entire staff along with our guest who is a Mexican. She prepared a Mexican rice dish and a delicious salad. I once made Channa Pulao and that lead to cooking an entire meal for the staff. We are about 100 of us and planning an entire meal was really tough, not to mention scary for me.
    But with a supportive team, we got it right. This time around since it was going to be for the evening, plus being just one dish, I thought I could easily manage myself. I had the cook to assist me of course. It was utterly fun. And the Mexican dishes turned out superb too. Will be sharing those two recipes soon.
    Since the cooking had to be done in one shot, I had to choose something that can be cooked and simply mixed. I was planning to make Karuvapillai Sadam / Curry Leaves Rice. But it was a period even getting a twig of Curry leaves was proving to be the toughest task for us. So there was no question any vendor sparing us 14 kg of those leaves.I got it confirmed with Amma on the amount of leaves I will have to use. Even if I can measure the quantity, I feel happy confirming with her. It always feels like we are planning a grand extravaganza!
    I finally settled on Kothamalli Sadam, hoping we will be able to source this in bulk from the main market. I requested for those herbs to be bought ahead, fearing their unavailability. We were supposed to serve at 5 but I ended up starting the process only at about 3 pm or later. Since we had those other two dishes being prepared, time simply flew. Plus the distraction of others dropping in to check what's happening made sure we crossed the decided time.
    Well, I am talking about cooking 7 kilos of rice, that used nearly 15 huge bunches of Coriander leaves. Anyway, when you cook for 4, this hardly takes time and very quick to get done.
     Coriander Rice ~ Kothamalli Sadam

    Coriander Rice, Mexican Rice and a salad - complete meal

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Please excuse the pictures as the lighting was bad in our office pantry and I was trying to manage clicking pictures with a messy hand, while stirring the pot literally!

    For 100 people, I used about 7 kilo of rice, 15 Bunches of Coriander leaves, 2 bunches of Mint leaves, 500 gms of Green chilies, 250 gms of Whole Coriander Seeds, 100 gms of Whole peppercorns. I actually ended up using only 5 kgs of rice, and shared some of the coriander leaves with my colleague for her dish.

    Serving for 4 you can use this measurement.

    Coriander Rice

    Ingredients Needed

    Rice - 2 cups
    Coriander leaves - 2 big bunches
    Mint leaves - 1 cup tightly packed
    Green chilies - 4 -5 medium
    Whole Coriander seeds - - 2-3 tbsp
    Whole Peppercorns- 1 tbsp
    Salt to taste
    Roasted Cashew nuts for garnishing.

    Method to prepare:

    Trim and wash the leaves, let it drain aside.

    Wash and soak the rice for 15 mins. Once done pan cook the rice with 4 cups of water and keep it aside.

    Roast both the coriander seeds and peppercorn separately and powder to a fine texture.

    Grind the leaves using very minimal water. Since you will have to get a thick paste you should not use a lot of water. Sieve to ensure you don't get the fiber. Grind green chilies separately.

    Heat a pan with 3 tsp of oil, add the paste, a major amount of the chili paste. Cover it with a lid and continue cooking. It takes about 10 mins, you will have to keep stirring in the middle so that the bottom doesn't get burnt.

    Increase the spice if you require too. Once the paste comes out real thick, remove from flame.

    Mix this paste directly to the cooked rice, add the ground coriander and pepper powder. Adjust the taste with salt.

    Add some cashews to the rice and mix well. Finally, garnish with roasted nuts on the top.

    Serve with papad.

    Notes:
    Grinding the Green chilies separately is best as you can always add more if required.
    Same goes for the coriander and peppercorn powder.
    Rice has to be cooked as grains and mushy.

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    1. Smitha says

      April 21, 2011 at 2:03 am

      wow for 100 ppl?..7 kg rice!! hats off to u!! its one os the easiest and flavorful rice dish! i am sure all ur office mates must have enjoyed it!!
      Smitha

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    2. vaishali sabnani says

      April 21, 2011 at 1:02 am

      oh my my....grt n intersting....lovely rec n amazing work by super duper lady chef!..hats off!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    3. Champa says

      April 21, 2011 at 1:12 am

      I got tired by just reading it. 7kg rice????????

      Reply
    4. Reshmi Mahesh says

      April 21, 2011 at 1:16 am

      Hats off to you for the great effort of cooking for 100...I wud have fainted that minute itself..
      Recipe is awesome...

      Reply
    5. harini-jaya says

      April 21, 2011 at 1:46 am

      The maximum I cooked alone - a full 3 course meal for 50 adults and 20 kids 🙂

      Reply
    6. notyet100 says

      April 21, 2011 at 2:45 am

      u cooked for 100 people,..;-)
      rice looks superdelicious,

      Reply
    7. Raksha says

      April 21, 2011 at 4:05 am

      Thats really nice. The rice looks great. Cooking for 100 is somethng that I have never done. COngrats 🙂

      Reply
    8. kaveri says

      April 21, 2011 at 5:07 am

      Awesome Job Srivalli...Can't imagine cooking for 100...Lovely recipe...

      Reply
    9. Prathibha says

      April 21, 2011 at 5:21 am

      hmm..cooking for 100 ppl is a big ttask...kudos 2 u dear..

      Reply
    10. Gayathri Kumar says

      April 21, 2011 at 7:12 am

      Cooking for hundred is not an easy job and kudos to you for preparing it..

      Reply
    11. Priya says

      April 21, 2011 at 7:27 am

      KUdos to u dear, 100peoples thats a huge number for me...Btw coriander rice looks truly delicious..

      Reply
    12. Divya.M says

      April 21, 2011 at 8:23 am

      Awesome ......cooking for 100 people...is something gr8...looks yuumy....im big fan of coriander...

      Reply
    13. Mehjabeen Arif says

      April 21, 2011 at 8:49 am

      u are certainly a super cook... oops..! very healthy ofcourse..

      Reply
    14. jayasree says

      April 21, 2011 at 10:00 am

      Kudos to you, Valli. Cooking for a crowd is not a easy job. You have done it perfect.

      Liked the idea of straining the coriander paste to avoid fibre.

      Reply
    15. Now Serving says

      April 21, 2011 at 12:20 pm

      Since I made and blogged this not too long ago, I know this is one of the most flavorful rice dishes - Yours looks super!!!

      Reply
    16. Minu says

      April 21, 2011 at 1:20 pm

      Great effort. And you managed step by step too!

      Reply
    17. Suja Sugathan says

      April 21, 2011 at 1:40 pm

      Wow great effort dear,flavorful and yummy rice,nice recipe.

      Reply
    18. Suma Gandlur says

      April 21, 2011 at 1:55 pm

      You rock girl.
      I always in awe when I hear people cooking in large quantities. I can manage to cook for 15 - 20 people. My brother in law has built Annapoorna temple in our home town Kadapa, in Andhra. Since it is Annapoorna temple, devotees get free food any day and especially on festival days, if they can't get hold of cooks, my SIL cooks for hundreds.

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    19. Mary says

      April 21, 2011 at 2:13 pm

      The rice looks wonderful and I am amazed you were able to make it for do many people without staff to support you. Kudos. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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    20. Sobha Shyam says

      April 21, 2011 at 7:47 pm

      The rice looks very delicious..but cant imagine how you cooked for such a big crowd...you are awesome..!!

      Reply
    21. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says

      April 21, 2011 at 2:42 pm

      wow Valli, hats off dear. Love your energy, enthu and patience, all 🙂

      What a delicious looking rice. I am surely going to give it a try 🙂

      Reply
    22. Cool Lassi(e) says

      April 21, 2011 at 2:45 pm

      A very tempting saatham with my favorite herb too. Amazing step by step photos.
      I am amazed by your energy..with 3 kids where do you find time?? You certainly know how to manage your time efficiently!

      Reply
    23. Usha says

      April 21, 2011 at 3:24 pm

      Wow!! Cooking for 100 people, I think I will drop dead just thinking about the preparation! Hats off to you.. Coriander rice looks great and your colleagues must have loved it...

      Reply
    24. Archana says

      April 21, 2011 at 4:24 pm

      Awesome! I just cannot imagine cooking for 20 this is brilliant.
      As regards the rice, I think I will risk repeating myself as I cannot think of any other apt adjective, Awesome!!

      Reply
    25. SravsCulinaryConcepts says

      April 21, 2011 at 10:49 pm

      so wonderful and delicious rice !!

      Reply
    26. Srivalli says

      April 27, 2011 at 1:04 am

      Thank you everyboyd for your comments. I had our cook helping me, it was managable.

      Reply

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