Coconut Rice for Kids Tiffin
20 minutes
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About Coconut Rice for Kids Tiffin
Lightly sweet, mildly spiced rice tossed with fresh coconut and a simple South Indian-style tempering - a good change of pace from the tangier lemon and tomato rice earlier in the plan.Cucumber and fruit on the side round out the meal with crunch and freshness.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep8 minutes
Cook12 minutes
Total20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Coconut Rice
- 3/4 cup Cooked Rice Cooled - leftover rice works best
- 2 tbsp Grated Coconut Fresh or frozen - see Allergen Note
- 1/4 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Chana Dal Optional, adds crunch
- 1/2 teaspoon Urad Dal Optional, adds crunch
- 4 Curry Leaves Optional
- 1 Green Chilli Finely chopped, optional - see Spice Note
- 1 teaspoon Peanuts Optional - see Allergen Note
- 1 pinch Salt Or as required
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Leaves Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparing the Rice
- This recipe uses cooled, cooked rice. If you don't have leftover rice, cook a scant 1/4 cup raw rice with water until just done, then spread it on a plate to cool completely.
Making the Tempering
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal, and cook until golden. Add curry leaves, green chilli and peanuts if using, and cook for a minute more.
Finishing
- Add the grated coconut and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until lightly warmed through. Add the cooled rice and salt, and toss gently to combine and heat through. Mix in coriander leaves.
Packing
- Let the rice cool slightly and pack it in the tiffin box with cucumber slices and fruit on the side.
Recipe Notes
Tiffin Pairing
Cucumber and fruit add crunch and freshness alongside the mildly sweet coconut rice.Make-Ahead Tip
Cook extra rice a day ahead and refrigerate it - cold rice works well in this dish. Grated coconut also freezes well in small portions if you want to prep ahead.Quick Swap
Swap peanuts for roasted chana for a nut-free version.Allergen Note
Contains coconut, which is classified as a tree nut in some regions, and peanuts if used - check your child's school policy if nut restrictions apply.Spice Note
Green chilli is optional. Leave it out entirely for a very mild version.Packing Tip
Let the rice cool fully before packing to prevent moisture from building up inside the tiffin box.Related Posts You May Like
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 219mgPotassium: 1889mgFiber: 15gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1170IUVitamin C: 159mgCalcium: 239mgIron: 4mg
