Cocunut rice

Coconut rice is a dish prepared by cooking white rice in coconut milk or coconut flakes. As both the coconut and the rice-plant are indigenous in places all-around the world, coconut rice too is found in many cultures throughout the world.In India, coconut rice (Tamil:தேங்காய் சாதம்) is famous in the southern regions.

Ingredients:

Rice-1 cup
Grated coconut -2 cup
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Bengal gram -1 tsp
Asafoetida -a pinch
Green chilli-4(chopped)
Red chilli -2
Butter/Ghee-2 tsp
Curry leaves-little
Salt-1/2 tsp
Fried cashewnuts-to garnish.

Preparation:

1. Cook the rice seperately and make it cool by spreading in a wide plate.

2. Heat butter / ghee on medium level in a large heavy-bottomed vessel.

3. Add the mustard seeds and whe it starts popping add the grams, red chilli bits, asafoetida and fry for a few seconds till the grams turn light brown.

4. Add the chopped green chilli, curry leaves and the grated coconut. Saute for about minutes till the coconut is light brown in color.

5. Add the rice and salt to the coconut mixture and mix well. Keep on low heat for 2 minute(s) or till the rice is flavored with the coconut mixture. Garnish with fried cashewnut bits.