Coconut Rice III

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 pinch turmeric
• 2 cloves
• 4 black peppercorns
• 2 black or brown cardamom pods
• 2 cups dried coconut
• 2 cups brown rice
• 3¾ cups water
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp chopped almonds

Directions

1. Pre-soak rice for an hour and then rinse well, pick out the dirt.
2. Heat ghee in a heavy pot and saute cumin till brown.
3. Add turmeric, cloves, peppercorns and cardamom.
4. Stir for about a minute.
5. Stir in coconut.
6. Saute till golden.
7. Add rice and continue sauteing, over medium heat for 2 minutes.
8. Pour in water, add salt, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and cook for about 20 minutes, until the water has evaporated and the rice is cooked.
9. Garnish with cashews, raisins and almonds.
10. Serve with any main curry.