South Indian Coconut Rice
Indian Indian - Biryani and Rice

South Indian Coconut Rice

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

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 raw rice
  • • 1/2 cup cooked rice
  • • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • • 1/2 tsp yeast
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 1/4 cup water
  • • 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the raw rice for 3 hours.

2
Phase 2

Grind the raw and cooked rice with coconut milk into a smooth batter.

3
Phase 3

Stir in the yeast and sugar and ferment for 8 hours.

4
Phase 4

Pour a ladle of batter into a hot appam pan and swirl to coat the sides.

5
Phase 5

Cover and steam until the edges crisp and the centre sets.