Coconut Rice - Pandya


Course : Indian
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Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


3 tablespoons ghee

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 dash turmeric

2 whole cloves

4 pieces black peppercorns

2 pieces 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 / Directions:


Presoak rice for an hour and then rinse well, pick out the dirt. Heat ghee in a heavy pot and saute cumin till brown. Add turmeric, cloves, peppercorns and cardamom. Stir for about a minute. Stir in coconut. Saute till golden. Add rice and continue sauteing, 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.


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