*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          COCONUT RICE (PANDYA)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Indian                           Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       tb           Ghee
   1       t            Cumin seeds
   1       pn           Turmeric
   2                    Cloves
   4                    Black peppercorns
   2                    Black or brown cardamom pods
   2       c            Dried coconut
   2       c            Brown rice
   3 3/4   c            Water
   1 1/2   ts           Salt
   1       tb           Chopped almonds

  Presoak rice for an hour & then rinse well, pick out
  the dirt.
  
  Heat ghee in a heavy pot & saute cumin till brown.
  Add turmeric, cloves, peppercorns & cardamom.  Stir
  for about a minute.
  
  Stir in coconut.  Saute till golden.  Add rice &
  continue sauteing, over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  
  Pour in water, add salt, bring to a boil, lower heat,
  cover & cook for about 20 minutes, until the water has
  evaporated & the rice is cooked.
  
  Garnish with cashews, raisins & almonds.
  
  Serve with any main curry.
  
  Michael Pandya, "Indian Vegetarian Cooking"
 


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