Sri Lankan Coconut Rice

This Sri Lankan coconut rice is a tasty accompaniment not only to the Sri Lankan vegetable curry but also to any spicy curry. Fresh grated coconut is added to cooked rice along with fried peanuts and a flavorful tempering.

I loved the addition of soaked dals to the tempering, I think it made the dals nice and crunchy when sauteed. I used coconut oil to enhance the coconut flavor, but ghee or regular cooking oil can also be used.

[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Sri Lankan Coconut RiceRice, Fresh grated coconut, Roasted Peanuts, Cilantro - finely chopped, For Tempering:: Chana dal, Urad dal, Mustard seeds, Curry leaves, Red Chilies, Green chilies - finely chopped, Wash and soak the rice for at least 30 minutes. Soak the dals separately for 30 minutes.; Pressure cook the rice with some salt. Alternately rice can be boiled in a big pot of water with salt. Drain the water.; Heat 3tbsp coconut oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds, soaked dals, green chili, red chili and curry leaves. Once the seeds start to splutter, add the tempering to rice.; Add peanuts, grated coconut and chopped cilantro. Mix well and serve with Sri Lankan Curry.; [/wpurp-searchable-recipe]

Sri Lankan Coconut Rice

Author: Pavani

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Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: sri lankan

Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

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• 1½ cups Rice
• 1 tbsp Chana dal
• 1 tbsp Urad dal
• 3 tbsp Coconut Oil
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 Dry Red Chilies
• 2~3 Green chilies, finely chopped
• 8~10 Curry leaves
• ¼ cup Roasted Peanuts
• ¼ cup Fresh grated coconut
• ¼ cup Cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

• Wash and soak the rice for at least 30 minutes. Soak the dals separately for 30 minutes.
• Pressure cook the rice with some salt. Alternately rice can be boiled in a big pot of water with salt. Drain the water.
• Heat 3tbsp coconut oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds, soaked dals, green chili, red chili and curry leaves. Once the seeds start to splutter, add the tempering to rice.
• Add peanuts, grated coconut and chopped cilantro. Mix well and serve with Sri Lankan Curry.

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