Sweet Coconut Rice | Proper Old School BIR recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while milk is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while butter is more affordable.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds are healthier, while peanuts are generally cheaper.

Heat a pan and add ghee until it melts.

Add 2.5 to 3 tablespoons of coconut powder to the melted ghee and mix well.

Dissolve jaggery in a small amount of hot water over low heat until it forms a thick sauce.

Combine the dissolved jaggery with the coconut mixture in the pan.

Cook on low heat, mixing until well combined.

Adjust heat to dry out the mixture if desired.

Serve garnished with a sprinkle of coconut.

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