Delicious Traditional Coconut RiceVeg
Enjoy this simple and flavorful Coconut Rice, a perfect South Indian-style variety rice that’s quick to prepare for lunch or quick meals. This aromatic dish features perfectly cooked basmati rice tossed with a tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, red chilies, and crunchy peanuts. Enhanced with fresh grated coconut and a touch of asafoetida, this comforting, no-onion, no-garlic recipe is both delicious and wholesome. Serve warm for a satisfying, classic meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1 cup Basmati Rice
2 cup Water
3 cup Grated coconut
1 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
Tempering & Spices:
1 tsp Black Gram (Urad Dal)
1 tsp Bengal Gram (Chana Dal)
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
2 piece Red Chilli
few Curry Leaves
1 tsp Asafoetida Powder (Hing)
2 piece Green Chilli (finely chopped)
1 tsp Ginger (finely chopped)
Additional Ingredients:
1 tbsp Peanuts
1 tbsp Cashew (chopped)
to taste Salt
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Rice
1
Wash one cup of long-grain basmati rice thoroughly under water.
2
Cook the rice with two cups of water and a pinch of salt until fluffy and tender. Once cooked, set it aside.
Step 2— Prepare the Tempering (Tadka)
1
Heat one tablespoon of oil and one teaspoon of ghee in a pan.
2
Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Sauté until the dals turn golden brown.
3
Add the dried red chilies, fresh curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
4
Stir in the finely chopped green chilies and ginger, and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 3— Roast Nuts and Add Coconut
1
Add the peanuts and cashews to the pan and fry until they are lightly golden and crunchy.
2
Stir in the grated fresh coconut. Cook on medium-low heat for a short time to incorporate the flavors, being careful not to brown the coconut excessively.
Step 4— Combine and Serve
1
Add the cooked rice into the pan with the coconut mixture.
2
Mix everything gently until the rice is well-coated with the tempering and spices.
3
Check for salt and adjust to your taste if needed.
4
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade coconut rice.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per recipe
