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    Home » Rice

    Coconut Milk Rice Recipe

    Published: Apr 10, 2017 · Last Modified: Oct 26, 2017 by Kanan Patel / 6 Comments

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    Coconut milk rice recipe - This is known as Thengai Paal Sadam in Tamil language. Here basmati rice is cooked with few whole spices and coconut milk.

    Coconut Milk Rice Recipe (How to make coconut milk rice recipe)

    While making coconut milk rice, few whole spices are added into hot oil. This makes the dish aromatic and flavorful.

    This rice is mild in flavors with subtle taste of coconut in it. Because of the coconut milk in it, the rice becomes slightly sticky.

    Here I have added handful of green peas just to have some pop of color to the plain white rice. Many times I do make coconut milk pulao with lots of mixed vegetables. I will share that recipe some other time.

    I have served it with vegetable korma. You can have it with any other gravy or dal.

    Check out other rice recipes
    Curd rice // Tomato rice // Lemon rice // Carrot rice


    How to make Coconut Milk Rice Recipe (Step by Step Photos):


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    1) Wash the rice under running cold water till water runs clear. Soak them in enough water for 15 minutes.

    2) After the soaking time, discard the water and keep them in colander.
    soak and drain rice

    3) Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add whole spices (cinnamon stick, cloves, green cardamoms). Saute for some time or till you have nice aroma of the spices.

    4) Then add cashew nuts.
    Coconut Milk Rice Recipe (How to make coconut milk rice recipe)

    5) Saute with stirring constantly till cashews are lightly brown and roasted.

    6) Then add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
    Coconut Milk Rice Recipe (How to make coconut milk rice recipe)

    7) Now add sliced onion, ginger paste, garlic paste and green chili.

    8) Mix and cook till onions get translucent and soft.
    Coconut Milk Rice Recipe (How to make coconut milk rice recipe)

    9) Add green peas and salt.

    10) Mix well and cook for a minute.
    Coconut Milk Rice Recipe (How to make coconut milk rice recipe)

    11) Now mix in rice.

    12) Add coconut milk.
    Coconut Milk Rice Recipe (How to make coconut milk rice recipe)

    13) And also add water. Mix.

    14) Squeeze few drops of lemon juice.
    Coconut Milk Rice Recipe (How to make coconut milk rice recipe)

    15) Let the mixture come to a rolling boil.

    16) Then cover it with lid, lower the heat to lowest possible and cook for exactly 15-17 minutes.
    Coconut Milk Rice Recipe (How to make coconut milk rice recipe)

    17) Then turn off the stove and let it rest covered for 10 minutes. After that open the lid.

    18) Fluff up the rice using fork and serve.
    Coconut Milk Rice Recipe (How to make coconut milk rice recipe)

    Serving suggestion: Serve this with any gravy / curry (e.g. Veg Kurma) or with dal e.g. dal tadka, dal fry or tomato shorba

    Coconut Milk Rice Recipe (How to make coconut milk rice recipe)

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    Coconut Milk Rice Recipe (How to make coconut milk rice recipe)

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    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)
    Author: Kanan
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: South Indian
    Calories: 390kcal
    Servings 2 servings
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml) See details

    Ingredients  

    • ½ cup Basmati rice
    • 1 inch Cinnamon stick
    • 2 Green cardamoms
    • 8-10 Cashew nuts
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • ½ cup Red onion sliced
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger paste or freshly grated or crushed
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic paste or freshly grated
    • 1 Green chili slit
    • ¼ cup Green peas
    • Salt to taste
    • ½ cup Coconut milk (Thick)
    • ½ cup Water
    • ¼ teaspoon Lemon juice

    Instructions 

    • Wash and soak the rice into water for 20 minutes. The drain the water and keep rice aside.
    • Heat the oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Once hot add cinnamon stick, cloves and cardamom. Saute for a minute.
    • Then add cashews and roast till golden brown.
    • Now add sliced onions, ginger paste, garlic paste and green chili. Mix and cook till onions are soft.
    • Now add green peas and salt. Mix and cook for a minute.
    • Now mix in rice, coconut milk, water and lemon juice. Stir well.
    • Let it come to a boil. Then cover it with lid.
    • LOWER the heat to lowest possible and cook for 15-17 minutes. Then turn off the stove.
    • Let rest for 10 minutes without opening the lid.
    • After that remove the lid and fluff up the rice using fork, serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 49.8g | Protein: 7.6g | Fat: 18.9g | Saturated Fat: 13.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 4.8g
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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    1. Sf

      March 28, 2020 at 5:07 am

      When do u add the lemon juice

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      • Kanan

        March 28, 2020 at 2:37 pm

        along with coconut milk and water.
        Instructions are updated now.

        Reply
    2. Surekha

      November 20, 2018 at 2:26 am

      I made this once and it turned out so great. I'm making this again and I was wondering if it sits ok in the refrigerator for a day or two. Thanks!5 stars

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      • Kanan

        January 08, 2019 at 6:27 am

        yes, you can store in the fridge for 2-3 days.

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    3. Nilesh

      April 11, 2017 at 2:07 am

      Looks Tasty. 🙂5 stars

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      • Kanan

        April 11, 2017 at 9:30 am

        Yes it is. Thank you

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