5 from 15 votes
Indian Coconut Rice
Indian Coconut Rice combines basmati rice with spices like cinnamon, cloves, and curry powder, enriched by coconut milk and chicken broth. The rice is soaked, sautéed with aromatic spices and garlic, then simmered in the creamy coconut broth until tender. Toasted cashews and fresh cilantro garnish the dish, contributing texture and subtle freshness. This rice is aromatic, mildly spiced, and creamy, ideal as a flavorful side for curries or grilled dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rice Soaking Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
Calories:
260 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice (uncooked)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 tick cinnamon cut into a 1 inch piece
- 4 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 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 cashews dry roasted
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Soak rice in the 1 cup of water for at least 30 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, and salt and turn heat up to medium high to bring mixture to a boil. Stir frequently.
- 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.
- Fluff with a fork and serve with cashews and chopped cilantro over the top.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% 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.