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Coconut Rice

Cultural Context

Coconut Rice is a beloved dish in South India, often served alongside curries and spicy dishes. It highlights the region's abundant coconut harvest, showcasing its versatility and flavor. Traditionally enjoyed during festivals and celebrations, this dish has gained popularity worldwide, inspiring various adaptations in different cuisines.

IndianINside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 Cup Rice
2 ½ Cups Water
1 tbsp Coconut Oil
¼ tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Urad Dal
1 tsp Chana Dal
10 Cashews
1 Green Chilli (slit)
1 Dried Red Chilli
10 Curry Leaves
½ inch Ginger (finely chopped)
1 ½ Cups Grated Coconut
¼ tsp Asafoetida (Hing)
¾ tsp Salt

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a coconut flavor.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Toasted oats add texture and are often less expensive.

1

Wash and soak the rice for 10 mins.

2

Add 2 ½ Cups of water, soaked rice in a Pressure Cooker and cook for 10 mins. Open the pressure cooker once the pressure settles on its own. Keep the cooked rice aside.

3

Heat coconut oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal and let the mustard seeds splutter.

4

Add cashew nuts and fry till it turns golden brown.

5

Add green chilli, dried red chilli, curry leaves, ginger and saute for a minute.

6

Add the grated coconut, asafoetida, ¾ tsp of salt and mix well.

7

Add the cooked rice and saute it for a minute on high flame.

8

Remove from the heat and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsteaming

Equipment Needed

Pressure Cookerpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Nasi LemakKhao Mamuang

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