Coconut Rice
Description
This Indian main features Ghee 2 c Dried coconut, Cumin seeds 2 c Brown rice, Turmeric 3 3/4 c Water, Cloves 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt, Black peppercorns 1 tablespoon Chopped almonds. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Presoak rice for an hour & then rinse well, pick out the dirt.
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Heat ghee in a heavy pot & saute cumin till brown.
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Add turmeric, cloves, peppercorns & cardamom.
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Stir for about a minute.
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Stir in coconut.
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Saute till golden.
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Add rice & continue sauteing, over medium heat for 2 minutes.
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Pour in water,
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add salt, bring to a
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boil , lower
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heat ,
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cover &
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cook for about 20 minutes, until the water has evaporated & the rice is cooked.
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Garnish with cashews, raisins & almonds.
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Serve with any main curry.
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Michael Pandya, "Indian Vegetarian Cooking"
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 355.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.7g8%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 26.7mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 86.3g29%
- Dietary Fiber 33.1g133%
- Sugars 6.0g
- Protein 17.3g35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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