Preparing Rice

Wash rice at least thrice and drain water. If using basmati rice, soak it for 20 to 30 times. Cook rice in a pot by bring water to a rolling boil and add the rice. Continue to cook on low heat until fully done but not mushy. If choosing to pressure cook basmati rice, pour water and pressure cooked for 1 whistle. If pressure cooking regular rice, pour more water and pressure cook for 2 whistles. The rice must grainy and not mushy. When the pressure releases open the lid.

Coconut Rice Toppings

Pour ghee or oil to a pan and heat it. Pan fry cashew nuts until golden. Once cooked remove to a plate and set it aside.

Finishing the Spiced Coconut Rice

Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chopped ginger and sliced green chillis until fragrant. Add curry leaves and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until the curry leaves turn crisp. Lastly, add coconut rice and stir fry, mixing it well and adding additional salt if necessary.