# THAI GREEN CURRY PULAO

A Thai green curry pulao that combines the flavors of Thai curry and rice into one amazing dish, perfect for tiffin boxes.

- Cuisine: Thai
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.25 cup Coriander stem (chopped)
- 10 Garlic cloves
- 10 Shallots
- 1 inch Chopped ginger
- 2 Green chilli
- 2 stalks Lemon grass
- 0.5 peel Lemon peel (green lemon)
- 1 tsp Whole black pepper
- 1.5 tsp Coriander seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 15 to 20 Basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1.5 tsp Oil
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 small Chopped onion
- 0.25 cup Chopped beans
- 0.25 cup Chopped carrot
- 0.25 cup Cubed tofu
- 1 tsp Soy sauce
- 1 cup Diluted coconut milk
- 0.75 cup Water
- 1 cup Soaked basmati rice
- to taste Salt
- 6 leaves Fresh basil

## Instructions

1. Combine coriander stem, garlic cloves, shallots, chopped ginger, green chili, lemongrass, lemon peel, whole black pepper, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, basil leaves, and 1/4 cup of water in a blender.
2. Grind all the ingredients into a smooth paste for the Thai green curry.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and add the green curry paste.
4. Sauté the paste for about 5 to 7 minutes until the raw aroma dissipates.
5. Add chopped onions, chopped beans, chopped carrots, and cubed tofu to the pan.
6. Pour in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.
7. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
8. Add 1 cup of diluted coconut milk and 3/4 cup of water.
9. Bring the mixture to a boil.
10. Add 1 cup of soaked basmati rice and salt to taste.
11. Cover the pan and cook until the rice is completely done and fluffy.
12. Add fresh basil leaves, fluff lightly, and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- Blender
- Pan
- Lid

## Tips

- Store the prepared Thai curry paste in the fridge for up to a week.
- Adjust spice and salt as per taste.
- You can swap tofu with paneer if you prefer.
- Use diluted coconut milk; thick milk will make the rice sticky.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQbj3hjgRtq/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/abd6cddd-6831-4572-88b8-d2b33d46e793
- Extracted: 2025-10-31

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