Indian Coconut Rice

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Rice Soaking Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    260 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Indian Coconut Rice

This Indian Coconut Rice recipe uses fresh spices and vegetables to brighten the color and taste of the Basmati Rice. It's the best we've ever tasted!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups basmati rice (uncooked)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 stick cinnamon cut into a 1 inch piece
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 small tomato chopped
  • 1 small Jalapeño (optional)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 14 ounces coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Garnishes:

  • 1/4 cup dry roasted cashews
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
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Instructions

  1. Soak rice in the 1 cup of water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Add oil, butter, cinnamon stick, cloves, and bay leaf to a large fry pan over medium heat. Fry for 2 minutes them add minced garlic and fry until garlic turns golden.
  3. Turn heat to low and add the cumin and curry powder. Then add the diced tomato (and optional jalapeno) and cook a couple more minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick, cloves, and bay leaf.
  4. Drain the water from the rice and add the rice to the fry pan and mix well, cook for 2 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent rice from sticking to the pan.
  5. Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, and salt and turn heat up to medium high to bring mixture to a boil. Stir frequently.
  6. Boil for 5 minutes, then turn heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for another 15 minutes covered. Then remove from heat and let set for 5 more minutes.
  7. Fluff with a fork and serve with cashews and chopped cilantro over the top.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 448mg (19%) Potassium 143mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 123IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 448mg 19%
Potassium 143mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 123IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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