Good Food, Good Life, 365 – Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice

1 cup uncooked brown rice of your choice
1½ tablespoons ghee or coconut oil
½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup raw cashews, chopped
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 green chili, minced, including seeds¼ cup raw cashews, toasted, coarsely chopped
5 or 6 fresh curry leaves
½ cup grated coconut
salt as needed

Cook rice and cool completely.

Add ghee or oil to a hot pan, add mustard seeds, cumin and cashews. Saute for a few minutes, then add ginger, green chili and a pinch of curry powder.

Add coconut and stir until golden. Add cooked rice. Sprinkle with salt and mix.