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Savory Coconut Rice

Indian

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Description

You can use either coconut oil, ghee, or clarified butter for this recipe. Clarified butter or ghee will add a wonderful buttery flavor to the rice if you use it and is more traditional for this Indian style rice. Use coconut oil for vegan option.

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil (for vegan option), ghee, or clarified butter
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups basmati long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup grated unsweetened coconut
  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut water (See recipe note)
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 stick cinnamon

Directions: