Coconut Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut (grated )
• poppy seed
• 3 green chilies (chopped into small pieces)
• cilantro
• 5-6 curry leaves (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• chili powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup cashews

Directions

1. 1

   Cook basmati rice with a little salt and oil.

2. 2

   Meanwhile heat oil in a pan/pot.

3. 3

   Add poppy seeds, green chillies, salt, sugar and a little red chilli powder and curry leaves.

4. 4

   Immediately add rice (or the curry leaves will burn).

5. 5

   Add the grated coconut.

6. 6

   Add lemon juice and mix well.

7. 7

   Add cashews and serve.