Ma’s Coconut Rice

Ma’s Coconut Rice

Nowadays, every recipe I make reminds me of my Mum and the wonderful food she served up day after day, year after year. Ma’s Coconut Rice is one of these with extra special memories.

“What keeps me motivated is not the food itself but all the bonds and memories the food represents.”  Michael Chiarello

If wishes had wings, I would fly me back to those warm and glorious days.

Ma’s Coconut Rice is a variation on the recipe for Coconut Rice that I had posted earlier on my blog.  That had raisins in it. This one does not have anything but cardamom, cinnamon and coconut milk.  We had the good fortune to eat it numerous times numerous times with gusto around our large family table. And it is from those bygone days that I get my appreciation for good food.

The Recipe For Ma’s Coconut Rice:

Pictorial For Ma’s Coconut Rice:

Ma’s Coconut Rice Saute spices

Ma’s Coconut Rice Add rice and gently fry.

Ma’s Coconut Rice Add coconut milk and water.

Ma’s Coconut Rice Pandan, a Malaysian twist. Boil.

Ma’s Coconut Rice

Ma’s Coconut Rice It’s done when liquid evaporates.

Ma’s Coconut Rice Remove Pandan leaf.

Ma’s Coconut Rice So fragrant!

Ma’s Coconut Rice

Ma’s Coconut Rice

Ma’s Coconut Rice Plate attractively.

The Ingredients For Ma’s Coconut Rice:

2 cups basmati rice, wash and drain

1 cup coconut milk

3 cups water

1 onion sliced

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp homemade ghee or coconut oil

2 cloves

2 cardamoms

1 inch cinnamon

Method For Ma’s Coconut Rice:

Heat ghee in a non-stick pan and fry the spices for a minute.  Add onions and stir fry till glazed.  Add rice and gently stir fry till all the grains are coated.  Transfer to rice cooker and add the salt, turmeric, water and coconut milk. Cook till the rice is done. Fluff with fork and serve hot. In the image, I served it with Mussels Mangalorean Style.  The recipe is below:

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