Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, shelled and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon shredded coconut 1 cup coconut milk 2 cups water Stem of lemon grass, 4 inches long 8 curry leaves 2 green onions, cut in 1/8 inch slices 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 1/2 cups long grain rice
Directions:Heat oil in pan. Add nuts, stir until golden: stir in coconut. Add coconut milk and water to pan. Stir in lemon grass, curry leaves and green onions, bring to the boil. Reduce heat simmer uncovered for 2 minutes. Add cumin, cardamom and turmeric, bring to the boil. remove lemon grass and add rice, cook uncovered until steam holes appear in the surface. Cover pan with a tight fitting lid, reduce heat to very low, cook for 10 minutes. Lift lid, check if rice is cooked, continue cooking if required |