Coconut Rice(Pandya)

* Exported from MasterCook *

COCONUT RICE (PANDYA)

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Indian Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tb Ghee
1 t Cumin seeds
1 pn Turmeric
2 Cloves
4 Black peppercorns
2 Black or brown cardamom pods
2 c Dried coconut
2 c Brown rice
3 3/4 c Water
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Chopped almonds

Presoak rice for an hour & then rinse well, pick out
the dirt.

Heat ghee in a heavy pot & saute cumin till brown.
Add turmeric, cloves, peppercorns & cardamom. Stir
for about a minute.

Stir in coconut. Saute till golden. Add rice &
continue sauteing, over medium heat for 2 minutes.

Pour in water, add salt, bring to a boil, lower heat,
cover & cook for about 20 minutes, until the water has
evaporated & the rice is cooked.

Garnish with cashews, raisins & almonds.

Serve with any main curry.

Michael Pandya, "Indian Vegetarian Cooking"



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