In south India, coconut rice is a favorite and is made during festivals like Pongal and Navratri. Some of the Naivedyam or prasad, which we were served in South Indian temples were sweet Pongal, Curd rice, and coconut rice. The Pongal and curd rice were so good that till today I have not been able to recreate the same magical taste and flavor.
Coconut rice recipe is a healthy and flavored white rice recipe mainly cooked with grated fresh coconut and rice. It can also be consumed as it is for breakfast and lunch.
Ingredients:
Cooked rice 1 cup
Mustard 1 teaspoon
Bengal gram dal 3teaspoon
Urad dal 3 teaspoons,
coconut oil 1 round spoon,
Green chilies 2 no’s
coconut 1/2 no (grated)
salt to taste,
curry leaves 2 sprigs,
asafoetida 1 teaspoon.
Steps for making Coconut rice
1.Wash the basmati rice clean.
2. To a wide pot, add enough water to cook the rice.
3. To the water, add salt and basmati rice. Cook until the rice is done.
4. After the rice is cooked, strain it and keep it aside.
5. Take a pan, add oil and ghee.
6. To this add urad dhal, channa dhal, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, red chilies, curry leaves, and Saute it.
7. Once the mustard splatters, add asafoetida powder, ginger, green chilies.
8. Add the required salt and grated coconut. Keep the flame on low.
9. Now add the rice and mix well.
10. Add grated coconut and mix well.
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Now Amazing coconut rice is done. Serve and enjoy the meal.
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