Coconut Rice

Ingredient:

• 3 tablespoon ghee or  butter
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 pinch turmeric
• 2 cloves
• 4 black peppercorns
• 2 black or brown cardamom pods
• 2 cup dried coconut
• 2 cup Basmati rice
• 3  cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

1. Pre-soak rice for 20 mins  & then rinse well.
2. Heat ghee or butter in a heavy pot & sauté cumin till brown.
3. Add turmeric, cloves, peppercorns & cardamom. Stir for about a minute.
4. Add & stir in coconut. Sauté till golden.
5. Add rice & continue sautéing, over medium heat for 2 minutes.
6. Pour in water, add salt, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover & cook for about 15 minutes, until the water has evaporated & the rice is cooked.

Garnish with cashews, raisins & almonds.