Coconut rice is a popular South Indian style flavored rice made with coconut and other basic ingredients. This easy rice dish is lightly spiced and is perfect for those busy days when you are looking for a quick meal. Coconut rice is completely vegan and gluten-free. If you have pre cooked rice, it’s just a matter of few minutes to put it all together.
Serves : 4
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups cooked rice
- 1.5 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 strand curry leaves
- 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped
- 2 – 3 green chili,finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin (jeera)
- 3/4 cup freshly grated coconut
- salt to taste
Method
- Heat oil in a wok/pan add mustard seeds and cumin (jeera) let it crackle.
- Add ginger and green chili and sauté for a minute. Also add the curry leaves and mix well.
- Add the freshly grated coconut and salt, mix well. Fry the coconut for 2 minutes.
- Finally on a low flame, add the cooked rice, mix everything together and remove pan from heat.
- Serve the coconut rice as it is or with pickle.
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