Ingredients
- 1 cup medium grained rice
- 1/2-1 cup mixed vegetables
- 1/2 cup mint
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp pepper powder
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 1 cup onion – chopped
- salt to taste
Rich dishes tend to trend towards the savory side. If this is a problem for you, or you’re simply looking to change things up, then this coconut milk rice dish may be just the perfect thing for you. The coconut not only makes this dish sweeter, it also gives it an interesting texture. Also due to the versatility of coconut, you can prepare this dish several different ways, each tasting unique in its own way.
Health Benefits
Coconut milk has been increasing in popularity as a cooking ingredient for quite some time, partially for its taste and partially for the many health benefits it possesses. Consuming coconut milk regularly can help improve your body’s digestive process, protect against cardiovascular health, decrease inflammation, and even stimulate weight loss. Coconut milk also has electrolytes which serve to improve the efficiency of the nervous system’s ability to send signals to the muscles and cells.
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How to make Coconut Milk Rice
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