{"id":7617,"date":"2019-09-16T16:56:16","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T11:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/?p=7617"},"modified":"2024-07-25T19:19:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T13:49:14","slug":"coconut-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/coconut-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconut Rice Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Coconut rice recipe is a flavorful, easy, and delicious<\/strong> dish that comes together very quickly, especially if you have precooked rice, and goes with almost everything! It\u2019s a one-pot wonder, meaning less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"coconut<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The aroma of coconut rice sucks you in, and the flavor makes you go back. The quick recipe has the perfect fluff and fragrance to take any meal to 100! It\u2019s not like coconut milk rice, which is sticky and gooey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On days when my mind is blank and I have no idea what to make for lunch or dinner, I opt for rice cooked in coconut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's quick<\/strong>. It's handy<\/strong>, and it\u2019s done in a few minutes<\/strong>. On days when you have unexpected guests over, a coconut rice recipe is precisely what you need to get bellies rumbling over its rich fragrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"coconut<\/figure>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n

WHY YOU\u2019LL LOVE COCONUT RICE RECIPE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultimate versatile sidekick: it beautifully complements just about any dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick and easy to make, perfect for days when you\u2019re short on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic, handful of ingredients, and an aroma that\u2019s just magical<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COCONUT RICE INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cooked, Cooled Rice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Split Chickpea Lentils <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mustard Seeds\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh-grated Coconut <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh Ginger and Green Chili\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curry Leaves <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cashews <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry Red Chilies\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asafoetida <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salt\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"coconut<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

HOW TO MAKE COCONUT RICE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The coconut rice recipe has a simple process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the warm ghee, add chana dal and mustard seeds. Once the chana dal turns a warm, golden color, sprinkle in some curry leaves, ginger, asafoetida, and a few red and green chilis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stir in the grated coconut, and then toss in the rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re done, garnish with golden-brown roasted cashews and some more freshly grated coconut. The crunch of the cashew evens out the delicacy of the coconut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t resist the pull of some extra texture and crispy topping, try saut\u00e9ing the shredded coconut. Wait till it turns crisp and golden, and then garnish the dish with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RICE COCONUT RECIPE PRO TIPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Soak the lentil (chana dal) in warm water for 10\u201315 minutes (longer if possible) before adding it to the tempering. It turns out crisper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key to the simple recipe is fresh coconut. Somehow, desiccated or dried coconut doesn\u2019t taste the same. Believe me, you'll never turn back once you\u2019ve tried the quick recipe with freshly grated coconut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saut\u00e9 some of the grated coconut till golden and crisp. Sprinkle it on top of the rice before serving for an extra crispy topping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"fresh<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

WHAT TO SERVE THE COCONUT AND RICE RECIPE WITH?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eat coconut rice as-is, and it\u2019s a complete meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serve it with vegetables or stew.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or as a side to curry.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With sambhar, rasam, or spicy masala prawns, it's fantastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I prefer to have it with cool, thick, creamy homemade yogurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"coconut<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

MORE QUICK RICE RECIPES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jaggery Rice<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemon Rice<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That\u2019s why I\u2019m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on <\/em>Instagram<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Pinterest<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>YouTube<\/em><\/a>, or <\/em>Facebook<\/em><\/a>. I hope you love this coconut rice recipe as much as we do!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/div>

\ud83d\udcd6 Recipe<\/h2>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Tried this recipe?<\/span>Let us know<\/a> how it was!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n\n
\n
\"Coconut<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Coconut Rice Recipe<\/h2>\n
<\/div>\nNatasha Minocha<\/a><\/span>\n
<\/div>\n
Coconut rice recipe is a flavorful, easy, and delicious dish that comes together very quickly, especially if you have precooked rice, and goes with almost everything! It\u2019s a one-pot wonder, meaning less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal.<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n