Coconut Rice

Many of the south asians are big fans of coconut and use it in many forms in the diet. It is a healthy inclusion too. You dont need any big ingredients list for this dish and is a very good dish with kids because of its sweet taste of coconut. We loved eating it with a chutney and would compete for the last morsel.

Cooking
Ingredients:

1. ½ lb Grated coconut
2. 1 tbsp Olive oil
3. 1 tsp Turmeric powder
4. 1 tsp Mustard seeds
5. 1 tsp Cumin seeds
6. 10 Green chilies
7. 5 Curry leaves
8. 4 cups White rice
9. 1 tsp Salt or as needed

Preparation:
Step 1:

1. Cook the rice and spread it on a plate or a container to cool it. Left over rice is best for this dish.
2. In a big pan heat oil to medium or 375 and add mustard seeds.
3. When the seeds start to sputter add cumin seeds, curry leaves and green chilies.
4. Then add turmeric powder and then the coconut powder.
5. Stir for few minutes and then add the cold rice.
6. Add salt and stir intermittently for next 5 minutes.
7. Turn off heat and wait for few minutes and then serve with chutney (optional).