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COCONUT RICE WITH BROWN RICE

For this coconut rice using brown rice. Brown riceis a whole grain rice with the inedible outer_hull removed.This has lower carbohydrates and helps in overall digestion. Has zero cholesterol. It is considered much healthier than white. It is a whole grain that is relatively low in calories,high in fiber in fiber,gluten free. This is low glycemic index food.

It is rich B.Vit.,folate,iron, magnesium,selenium and calcium.

Method of cooking:

  • Wash the rice thoroughly
  • Cook with 2 parts of water.
  • Cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
  • Keep the rice aside when pressure releases.

Now making of coconut rice:

Ingredients

  • Brown rice cooked……1 cup
  • Coconut scrapings…1/2 cup
  • Coconut oil………1 to 2 TBS
  • Mustard seeds….1/4TSP
  • Urad dhal….. 1/2 TSP
  • Onion chopped or cut length wise….2 TBS
  • Green chillies..2 nos.
  • Curry leaves a few
  • Salt as needed

Method:

  1. Keep a kadai and put oil
  2. Add mustard seeds when it splutters add urad dhal.
  3. When urad dhal turns brown add onions and green chillies and fry a little add curry leaves.
  4. Now add coconut scrapings just fry a little.
  5. Add salt.
  6. Add cooked rice and mix well.
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