Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice is a fragrant and flavorful Indian vegetarian main dish

Steps

Step1: Heat the ghee in a large frying pan over a medium flame. Step 2: Add the mustard and cumin seeds. Fry for about 30 seconds or until they start popping. Step 3: Add the garlic and curry leaves. Sauté for 1 minute. Step 4: Add the turmeric and mix well. Step 5: Add the freshly grated coconut and fry until golden and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Step 6: Add the cooked rice and mix everything together. Step 7: Add salt to taste. Cook over a low flame for about 10 minutes, stirring and mixing continuously. Step 8: Serve hot with your favorite accompaniment.

Ingredients for 3 servings: 3 cups cooked rice 3/4 cup freshly grated coconut 1 tablespoon ghee 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 5 curry leaves Salt to taste