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     Title: COCONUT RICE
Categories: Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian, Rice/pasta
  Servings:  4

 1 1/2 c  Rice                                1 ea Onion, medium and chopped
 1 1/2 c  Coconut, fresh and shredded         1 pn Salt
     3 tb Butter/oleo                         1 ts Cardamon, ground

 Soak Rice for 30 mins in 1 1/2 cups water.

 At the same time, soak Coconut for 30 mins in 2 cups water.

 Drain rice and set aside.  Reserve the water.

 Blend the coconut, using the water in which it was soaked.  Strain and
 reserve the coconut milk.

 Heat butter/oleo in a skillet.  Add onions and saute until golden.

 Add rice and fry a few minutes.

 Add coconut milk and water in which the rice was soaked.  Bring to a boil.
 Add salt to taste and cardamom.  Lower heat and cook until rice is done.

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