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Coconut Rice(South Indian) Recipe

Name: Coconut Rice (South India)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut; 2 tbsp sesame seeds (til); 1 tsp ghee; 3 tbsp broken cashewnuts (kaju); 2 tsp oil; 1 tsp urad dal (split black lentils); 1 tsp chana dal (split bengal gram); 1 tsp mustard seeds (rai / sarson); 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera); 1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli (broken into pieces); 7-8 leaves curry (kadi patta); 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing); 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies; 2 1/2 cups cooked rice; salt to taste

1 year ago

January 5, 2023

Recipes

Coconut Rice (South India)

Rice preparations that highlight a single ingredient like Lemon Rice, Tamarind Rice, Raw Mango Rice or Coconut Rice are more popular in south India than pulaos. Each of these has a unique flavour, which sets it apart from other rice preparations. Here, in this delectable Coconut Rice recipe, you will be able to savour the satiating texture and nutty flavour of coconut, perked up with a traditional tempering of mustard seeds, dals, etc. While sesame can be omitted from the recipe, adding it accentuates the flavour and aroma of the Coconut Rice making it all the more enjoyable. The crunch of roasted cashews is another aspect to look forward to in every mouthful of this delicious rice.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
2 tbsp Sesame seeds til
1 tsp ghee
3 tbsp broken cashewnuts kaju
2 tsp Oil
1 tsp urad dal split black lentils
1 tsp chana dal split bengal gram
1 tsp Mustard seeds rai / sarson
1 tsp Cumin seeds jeera
1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli broken into pieces
7-8 leaves Curry kadi patta
1/2 tsp Asafoetida hing
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
2 1/2 cups cooked rice
salt to taste