Coconut Rice Recipe (Kobbari Annam)

Cooking rice with coconut milk gives it a rich, aromatic taste and a creamy texture, 

resulting in a delectable dish known as coconut rice. This dish is well-liked in many 

different cuisines, but especially in East African, Caribbean, and Southeast Asian cuisines. It 

tastes great with grilled meats, curries, or simply by itself.

Coconut rice is something I adore. Because it is so simple to prepare, Amma frequently 

makes it for lunch on weekdays. In fact, it tastes fantastic just the way it is. Therefore, this 

doesn't require a side dish. You may make potato roast if you want something to go with 

this as well.

However, spicy chicken curry is the ideal combination for this. They both have delicious 

flavors. I believe you ought to give it a try sometime. Both the entire spices you add and 

the coconut that has been toasted in coconut oil give this rice its flavor. For a little crunch, I 

added some cashews. I also have a Keralan-style variation of Coconut Milk Rice. Take a look 

at it here.

Ingredients:

3 teaspoons oil, 1 teaspoon mustard or rai, and ½ teaspoon urad dal

One teaspoon of chana dal

A couple of curry leaves

One dried red chili

Two green chilies, cut

One inch of finely chopped ginger

10 for kaju or cashew

¾ cup grated coconut

Two cups of cooked rice

½ teaspoon salt

How To Make Coconut Rice-------------

1.First, heat three tablespoons of oil in a big kadai and sauté one teaspoon of mustard, half 

a teaspoon       of  urad dal, one teaspoon of chana dal, a few curry leaves, and one dried 

red chili.

2.Add one inch of ginger and two green chilies as well. Sauté a little.

3.Add ten cashews now, and toast them till golden brown.

4.Add ¾ cup of grated coconut and cook for one minute, or until the raw scent is     eliminated.

5.Additionally, add ½ tsp salt and 2 cups of cooked rice. Gently stir without shattering the grains.

6.Now, cover and cook for two minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the flavor of the coconut.

7.Place in a lunchbox or serve hot.