Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      tablespoons   ghee
   1      teaspoon      cumin seeds
   1      pinch         turmeric
   2                    cloves
   4                    black peppercorns
   2                    black or brown cardamom pods
   2      cups          dried coconut
   2      cups          brown rice
   3 3/4  cups          water
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
   1      tablespoon    chopped almonds

Preparation:

Presoak rice for an hour and then rinse well, pick out the dirt. Heat ghee in a heavy pot and sauté cumin until brown. Add turmeric, cloves, peppercorns and cardamom. Stir for about a minute. Stir in coconut. Sauté until golden. Add rice and continue sautéing, over medium heat for 2 minutes. Pour in water, add salt, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and cook for about 20 minutes, until the water has evaporated and the rice is cooked. Garnish with cashews, raisins and almonds. Serve with any main curry.