Name: Coconut Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cup cooked rice; 1 cup grated coconut; Asafoetida - 1 pinch; Curry leaves - 1 sprig; Green chillies - 2 (optional); Red chillies 2; Cashew nuts - 6-8; Urad dal - 1 tbsp; Chana dal - 1 tbsp; Mustard seeds - 1 tsp; Oil (preferably coconut oil - 1 tbsp)

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Coconut Rice is one of the simplest rice preparations from south India. In this recipe, we make a quick seasoning and roast the grated coconut. The more coconut you add, the more flavorful the rice will be. It goes well with any side dish. It is perfect for lunch box and even to serve for unexpected guests.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Served AsDinner, Lunch

CuisineSouth Indian

Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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Cook the rice such that each grains are separate. You can use left over rice to make this.
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Heat oil in a pan and pop the mustard seeds.Next add the channa dal, urad dal, cashew nuts and fry for few minutes on low flame till it turns golden brown.
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Add the chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida.
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Now add the grated coconut and roast for few minutes till it gets dry and starts getting a slight color change.
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Do not let it change color completely.Add required salt and the cooked rice. Stir fry till everything gets mixed well and switch off.
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Coconut Rice is ready to be served. Serving Suggestion:- This tasty coconut rice can be served with pickle, appalam, chips or any side dish.

Tags coconut recipes easy recipes south indian recipes

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