Indian
Indian - Biryani and Rice
South Indian Coconut Rice
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups sona masoori rice
- • 1 cup fresh grated coconut
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp urad dal
- • 1 tsp chana dal
- • 10 curry leaves
- • 2 dry red chilies
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the rice with slightly less water than usual so the grains stay separate; spread on a plate to cool.
2
Phase 2
Heat the ghee, pop the mustard seeds, then fry the urad dal, chana dal, red chilies, and curry leaves until golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the grated coconut and stir 2 minutes until lightly toasted without browning.
4
Phase 4
Fold the coconut tempering and salt gently into the cooled rice.
5
Phase 5
Rest 10 minutes and serve at room temperature.