Havadhu lee bis recipe 2 | havaadhu lee bis | Ramadan Recipes for Iftar | bulha bis |

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water + extract mimics coconut flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

fresh coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Flakes are lower in fat, while dried coconut is more affordable.

raisin

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Cranberries are lower in sugar, while sultanas are often cheaper.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a pot.

Add pandan leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and mix in sugar and vanilla extract.

Fold in fresh coconut, raisins, and cashews gently.

Serve warm, garnished with banana slices and lime zest.

Cooking Techniques

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