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                         COCONUT RICE (PANDYA)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Indian                           Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3       tb           Ghee
  1       t            Cumin seeds
  1       pn           Turmeric
  2                    Cloves
  4                    Black peppercorns
  2                    Black or brown cardamom pods
  2       c            Dried coconut
  2       c            Brown rice
  3 3/4   c            Water
  1 1/2   ts           Salt
  1       tb           Chopped almonds

 Presoak rice for an hour & then rinse well, pick out
 the dirt.

 Heat ghee in a heavy pot & saute cumin till brown.
 Add turmeric, cloves, peppercorns & cardamom.  Stir
 for about a minute.

 Stir in coconut.  Saute till golden.  Add rice &
 continue sauteing, over medium heat for 2 minutes.

 Pour in water, add salt, bring to a boil, lower heat,
 cover & cook for about 20 minutes, until the water has
 evaporated & the rice is cooked.

 Garnish with cashews, raisins & almonds.

 Serve with any main curry.

 Michael Pandya, "Indian Vegetarian Cooking"



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