COCONUT RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

Coconut Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Sravani Kathi

Categories Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
whole spice, 4 cloves, 6 black peppercorns, 2 cardamom pods, 1 star anise, 2 bay leaves, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 1 tsp black cumin seeds
½ sprig curry leaves
1 cup mixed vegetable, (carrots, peas, corn, french beans)
2 green chiles, slitted
8 cashews
1 tablespoon garam masala powder
1 can coconut milk
1 cup water
salt
1 handful coriander leaves, chopped
1 handful mint leaf, chopped

Steps:

Soak basmati rice for 30 mins.
Heat a pan on medium-high heat and add oil.
Add in the whole spices and curry leaves. After a minute, add in the vegetables, green chilies, cashews, and a little salt and mix. Cook the vegetables for about 5 minutes.
Add in the garam masala powder, give it a mix, and then add the coconut milk and water.
Add salt according to taste, coriander leaves, mint leaves and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the soaked rice to the mixture and let it cook for about 10 minutes or until the water is ¾ gone.
Decrease the heat to medium to low, place the lid on the pan, and let it cook for another 10 minutes or until all the water is gone and the rice is cooked.
Turn off the stove and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
Serve warm with raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 2 grams