Traditional Sri Lankan Yellow Rice Recipe |Stove-Top|| Vegan| Vegetarian| #Aasai Rasai #srilankan

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Low-fat coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is healthier but may alter texture.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is heart-healthy and lower in saturated fat.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide similar crunch with fewer calories.

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat ghee or oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in turmeric, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaves; cook for 1 minute.

Add the drained rice to the pot and stir to coat with the spices.

Pour in coconut milk and water; season with salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.

Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in raisins and cashews before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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