South Indian Coconut Rice For A Healthy And Delicious Meal

By Garima Johar

September 20, 2024

Coconut rice is a South Indian staple which is simple to prepare yet offers you a comforting feeling and a delicious taste. The quick one-pot recipe can be easily made at home with these steps.

Ingredients

1 cup rice 1 cup grated coconut 2 tablespoons ghee 1 teaspoon urad dal 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 red chilli A few curry leaves 1/2 inch ginger Salt to taste

Step 1

Rinse the rice and cook them in a pan or pressure cooker as per your preference.

Step 2

In the meantime, heat some ghee, add urad dal and mustard seeds, and let the seeds splutter.

Step 3

Add dry red chilli, curry leaves, and grated ginger and saute till fragrant.

Step 4

Mix in grafted coconut on low heat till it becomes slightly golden brown.

Step 5

Add the cooked rice to this mixture and add salt as per taste. Mix well and serve.