Coconut Rice Recipe

Coconut Rice Recipe

February 26, 2024 By sujithaeasycooking

Coconut rice with grated coconut adds an extra layer of coconut flavor and texture to the dish. Adding freshly grated coconut not only enhances the coconut flavor but also provides a pleasant texture to the rice.

Coconut rice is a favorite in South India, where it is known as “Thengai Sadam” or “Kobbari Annam.” It is often part of festive meals, weddings, and special occasions.

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Method

You Need Fresh Coconut for this recipe.. Grate fresh coconut and set aside..

Pressure Cook the rice with salt and Set them aside, Fluff them with a forks to separate the rice..

Heat a pan with oil, Temper with mustard, Urad dhal, channa dhal

Fry the Red chilly and curry Leaves..

Once they done, Fry the Grated Coconut..

Add in the Cooked rive and give a good mix..

All done..

Serve with Spicy Roasted potatoes and Pickle..

Coconut Rice Recipe?

prep time10 mins
cook time5 mins
total time15 mins

CourseRice Bowl Veg recipes
cuisineIndian
Servings2

Rice	1 cup
Coconut (grated)	1/4 cup
Oil	2 tsp
Mustard	1/2 tsp
Urad dal	1 tsp
Channa dal	1 tsp
Red chillies	2nos
Curry Leaves	2 spring
Salt	as needed

Instructions

Pressure cook the rice for 2 whistles, set them aside to release the pressure.
Once the pressure released fluff the rice with a fork and set them aside.
Heat a pan with oil, temper with mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal.
Once the mustard seeds splutter and the dals turn golden brown, add the red chilies and curry leaves.
Add in the grated coconut and sauté for few mins.
Add the cooked rice and mix the rice to incorporate well with the coconut tadka.