Coconut Rice Recipe

Coconut rice is a tasty, quick dish. Enjoy!!
Coconut Rice picture

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings2
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
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Ingredients

 Grated coconut1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cooked cooled rice3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Urad dal3 Teaspoon
 Mustard seeds2 Teaspoon
 Channa dal1 Teaspoon
 Dry red chilli3
 Curry leaves1 Tablespoon
 Asefeotida powder2 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste
 Coconut oil3 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 746 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23 g36%

Saturated Fat 18.7 g93.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 221.3 mg9.2%

Total Carbohydrates 120 g39.9%

Dietary Fiber 7.8 g31.1%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 14 g27.4%

Vitamin A 10.1% Vitamin C 3.4%

Calcium 8.4% Iron 40.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Heat a tsp coconut oil in kadai, add the urad, channa dal and the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add the asefeotida powder, dry chilli and curry leaves and let them again splutter releasing excellent flavour.
3. Now add the grated coconut and fry for 2mins, just till the raw smell goes and you get the real flavour(careful not to burn it).
4. Add the cooked rice, little salt and mix from bottom well.
5. Add 2 tsp coconut oil and give a final mix and simmer for 2mins.

So quick and a flavourish, delicious dish is ready. Serve hot with any spicy curry.

Comments

Anonymous

radie :) says :

It does taste awesome! if the rice is cooked along with fresh coconut the coconut milk will give an excellent taste :)
Posted on: 30 May 2010 - 10:49pm
Anonymous

archana vinod says :

my child rly enjoyed it...thanks for this wonderful recipe...:-)
Posted on: 17 February 2010 - 10:52pm
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Radzie says :

I enjoy adding coconut in most of my dishes, but have never thought of making something like this. And believe me, the result, i meant the picture up there looks great and that makes me want to try this recipe. Thanks for the recipe Sanghi!
Posted on: 10 December 2008 - 6:45am
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Sanghi says :

Thanks Shanti. Ya, it would taste great. Try and let me know.
Posted on: 18 November 2008 - 7:18pm
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shantihhh says :

This sounds wonderful! I don't know why anyone voted a 1 star, I gave it 5 stars and plan to try your recipe soon. Love fresh coconut! Shanti/Mary-Anne
Posted on: 17 November 2008 - 6:17pm
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