Coconut Rice

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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
1 1/2 cups	water
1 cup	fresh grated coconut
2 tablespoons	ghee or oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	urad dal
1 teaspoon	chana dal
2 tablespoons	cashew nuts
2	dried red chilies
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 sprig	curry leaves
1 teaspoon	salt
1 tablespoon	coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the rice and set aside.
3. 3 Heat ghee or oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. 4 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add urad dal, chana dal, and cashew nuts. Fry until golden brown.
6. 6 Add dried red chilies, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
7. 7 Add the grated coconut and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the coconut is slightly toasted.
8. 8 Add the soaked and drained rice to the pan and mix well with the coconut mixture.
9. 9 Pour in 1 1/2 cups of water and add salt. Stir well.
10. 10 Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and fluffy.
11. 11 Once cooked, garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
12. 12 Serve hot with your choice of side dish.