Coconut Rice is very delicious south Indian recipe. This rice is very easy to make and if you have grated Coconut ready on hand, then this is a cinch to make. There are so many versions of coconut rice in south India that one can find them different from state to state. Some prepare rice with grated coconut, while this recipe needs coconut milk. This rice I used also roasted coconut. The addition of veggies is optional, this way I ensure that we do not miss our daily quota of vegetables. This makes one of the best lunch box recipes for kids and working adults too.
Health Benefits of Coconut
The presence of fibre in coconut slows down the release of glucose into the bloodstream which in turn lowers the blood sugar levels and controls other complications caused due to diabetes. Most of us are unaware of the fact that coconut is an excellent source of good fats which are beneficial for people with digestion problems. In case you are feeling tired or stressed out, have a few pieces of coconut to boost your energy levels naturally. It is one of the best nutritional sources of instant energy that improve physical endurance as well as athletic performance.
Time required: Less than 15 minutes.
● 1 cup of medium grained rice.(boiled) ● 2 cups freshly grated coconut ● 4 to 5 chopped green chillies ● ½ tsp grated ginger ● ½ tsp black mustard seeds ● 2 tbsp chopped cashew nuts ● Salt to taste ● Sugar to taste ● 2 tbsp ghee
Procedure:
Step 1: Heat ghee in a pan roast the kaju.Step 2: Add mustard seeds, ginger, chillies and sauté for few sec.
Step 3: Add coconut and sauté for few min.
Step 4: After roast the coconut add rice, salt, sugar and mix gently..
Step 5: At last add chopped kaju and serve quick.
