Cilantro lime rice

Serving size :4
Total preparation time : 10 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins

Ingredients :
1 cup white rice, washed and pre soaked for 10 mins
1/4 cup lime juice
1 cup freshly cilantro leaves
1 bay leaf
1.5 tspn salt.
2-3 cilantro leaves to garnish

Method :
Puree the cilantro leaves.
Cook the rice with 3 cups water and a little salt, strain the water and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, add the bay leaf. Add the pureed cilantro paste and simmer for 2 mins on low heat. Add the rice,lime juice and mix well. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve hot. Best served with black beans or with seafood or chicken on the side.

Tips :
You could add a cinnamon stick and use chopped coriander leaves instead of puree.