Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 cup

Rice

2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

0.5 cup

Fresh coconut

grated

0.5 tsp

Mustard seeds

1 tsp

White Urad Dal

Whole

2 unit

Dry Red Chilli

broken

1 pinch

Asafoetida (hing)

6 unit

Curry leaves

2 sprig

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

for garnish

7 unit

Cashew nuts

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Ghee

Step 1
~4 min

Wash and cook the rice.

Step 2
~4 min

Spread the cooked rice on a plate and fluff it up to cool.

Step 3
~4 min

Heat oil and ghee in a pan.

Step 4
~4 min

Add mustard seeds, hing, urad dal, broken red chillies, cashews, and curry leaves.

Step 5
~4 min

Fry until cashews turn golden brown.

Step 6
~4 min

Reduce the flame to low and add the grated coconut.

Step 7
~4 min

Cook until the oil leaves the coconut and the mixture becomes aromatic.

Step 8
~4 min

Turn off the stove and add salt to taste. Allow to cool slightly.

Step 9
~4 min

Add the cooled and fluffed rice to the pan.

Step 10
~4 min

Mix well and serve hot with curd or kurma.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Toast the coconut slightly to enhance its flavor.

Use leftover cooked rice for convenience.

Adjust spices according to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Rice can be cooked in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with yogurt or a vegetable kurma.

Accompany with a side of papadums.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Raita
Vegetable Kurma
Papadums

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South India

Cultural Significance

Commonly prepared during festivals and special occasions in South Indian households.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ugadi
Pongal
Diwali

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Festival
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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