Indian Coconut Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

Directions

Soak 2 cups long grain rice in water, meanwhile boil 2 cups coconut milk + 1 1/2 cups water + 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger.

Drain and add the rice, bring to a boil again, cover, turn off heat.

In separate pan, fry 4 tablespoons oil + 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds until they pop.

Add 8 chopped dried red chillies and brown Add 1/3 cup sesame seeds and brown lightly.

Pour the flavored oil + 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt over rice, toss in 1 cup flaked fresh coconut (or dried unsweetened that's been soaked).

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.