Recipe for cooking coconut rice
Recipes from India :: Indian Rice, Potato and Grain Side Dishes
2 Tbsp. oil or margarine
3/4 c. chopped onion
4 to 5 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
5 cardamom buds, crushed (optional)
3 whole bay leaves
1/8 tsp. ground fresh or powdered ginger
2 cloves garlic, mashed
1 c. unsweetened coconut milk
3 c. water
2 c. rice
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. cashews (optional)
Heat oil or margarine in a heavy saucepan. Add onions and fry for 1 minute. Add cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaves, ginger and garlic. Fry until light brown. Add rice, coconut milk, salt and water. Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and cook for 1/2 an hour or until rice is done. If desired, cashews can be added.
Serve with chicken or beef curry or with yogurt chutney.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
