Coconut Rice.

~35 minutes estimated. Fresh grated coconut and dry desiccated coconut behave differently.

US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.

Ingredients

• 8.82 oz by weight basmati rice
• 15.22 fl oz water
• 1 tbsp oil
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 3.53 oz by weight grated coconut
• 0.5 tsp mustard seeds
• 10 curry leaves
• 1 tsp split urad dal

Method

1. 01

   Rinse rice until the water is mostly clear, then drain well.

2. 02

   Cook the rice with the measured water and salt in a covered pot at a gentle simmer until absorbed. Turn off and rest, covered, before fluffing.

3. 03

   Spread the cooked rice briefly to release steam.

4. 04

   Heat oil and splutter mustard seeds. Add urad dal and cook until golden, then add curry leaves carefully.

5. 05

   Stir in coconut just until fragrant, then fold through the rice.

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