Indian
Indian - Chutneys and Sides
Kheer
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 basmati rice
- • 2 cups water
- • 3/4 cup grated fresh coconut
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp urad dal
- • 3 tbsp cashew nuts
- • 8 curry leaves
- • 3/4 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the rice in the water until tender and the grains stay separate, then fluff and cool slightly.
2
Phase 2
Heat the coconut oil and fry the cashews until golden, then remove them.
3
Phase 3
In the same oil, crackle the mustard seeds, fry the urad dal until golden, and add the curry leaves.
4
Phase 4
Add the grated coconut and salt and fry for 2 minutes, then fold in the cooked rice gently until evenly mixed.
5
Phase 5
Top with the fried cashews and serve this coconut rice with any South Indian gravy or curry.