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
- • 1 cup rice
- • 1 cup fresh grated coconut
- • 3/4 cup jaggery, grated
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- • 3 cloves
- • 2 tbsp raisins
- • 2 cups water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the rice with the water until soft and the water is fully absorbed.
2
Phase 2
Melt the jaggery with 1/4 cup water and strain out any grit.
3
Phase 3
Add the jaggery syrup and the coconut to the rice and stir on low heat 6 minutes until glossy and thick.
4
Phase 4
Fry the cloves and raisins in the ghee until the raisins puff.
5
Phase 5
Fold the ghee mixture and cardamom into the rice, rest covered 10 minutes, and serve warm.