Learn how to make Coconut Rice (South Indian Style) that's easy to make and can be packed in the lunch box or hit the lunch or dinner menu. South Indian cuisine is incomplete without the use of coconut. Coconut rice is a traditional South Indian food that is relished by all the rice lovers. Check out Anushruti's take on this simple yet exotic and comforting coconut rice recipe. Ingredients:300 gm (1 1/2 cups) long grained rice or any rice of your choice2 1/2 cups (625 ml) water2 tbsp coconut oil2 tsp urad dal (black gram dal)3/4 tsp mustard seeds2 to 3 dry red chilies, broken into bits1 green chilli, choppedcurry leaves, one sprig1/2 tsp asafoetida2 tsp salt or to taste75 gm (3/4 cup) fresh coconut, grated (you can also use frozen)2 tbsp cashews1 tsp gheeMethod:- Wash and cook the rice in a rice cooker or any other method of your choice with the specified amount of water. Allow to cool completely.- In a wok, heat the oil over medium low heat and add the urad dal and mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds pop and the dal turns golden brown, lower the heat and add the chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida, salt and coconut. - Cook the coconut on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.- Stir in the cooked rice and mix well. Take off the heat.- Heat the ghee in a seasoning pot or a small wok, add in the cashews and stir fry until golden brown. Gently mix into the prepared rice.Host:Anushruti RKCopyrights: Rajshri Entertainment Private LimitedSubscribe & Stay Tuned - http://www.youtube.com/user/rajshrifood?sub_confirmation=1For more videos log onto http://www.youtube.com/rajshrifood Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rajshrifood Visit our Website for more Awesome Recipeshttp://rajshrifood.com/