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Friday, May 21, 2010

Coconut Rice

This is a South Indian recipe for coconut rice.

Ingredients :


  • Rice - 2 cups
  • Water - 4 cups
  • Grated Coconut - 1 cup
  • Chopped Ginger - 1 tbsp
  • Chopped green chillies - 2
  • Cashew Nuts - 10
  • Mustard Seeds - 1 tbsp
  • Cumin Seeds - 1 tbsp
  • Green Chillies - 2-3
  • Urad Dal - 1 tbsp
  • Chana Dal- 1 tbsp
  • Curry leaves - few
  • Ghee - 3 tbsp
  • Red Whole Chilli - 1
  • Hing ( asafoetida ) - a pinch
  • Chopped cilantro - for garnishing

Directions:

  • Boil rice in water and keep aside.
  • Heat ghee in a pan , add mustard seeds, after they splutter add cumin seeds, pieces of red whole chilli and hing.
  • Now add Chana dal, roast it till it gets golden brown, then add urad dal and cachew nuts.
  • Add chopped green chillies, curry leaves and chopped ginger.
  • Now add grated coconut and gently stir for a couple of minutes.
  • Add boiled rice and salt to taste. Mix well.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Enjoy !! :)

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