Sesame Coconut Rice

14 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon channa dal
  • 3 dried red peppers
  • 4 curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coconut, grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sambhar powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon hing

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook rice and allow to cool.
  2. 2
    Roast sesame seeds over low heat until light brown in color.
  3. 3
    Coarsely grind peanuts and sesame seeds (I use a coffee grinder for spices).
  4. 4
    Heat ghee over medium-high heat.
  5. 5
    Add chana dal and mustard seeds.
  6. 6
    When they crackle, add chilis, curry leaves, hing, turmeric, and sambhar powder.
  7. 7
    Cook 1 minute.
  8. 8
    Add lemon and rice, saute 2-3 minutes.
  9. 9
    Add salt, coconuts, and peanuts & sesame seeds.
  10. 10
    Stir well and serve hot.
  11. 11
    1/2 cup water may be added to increase moisture in rice, to taste.

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