Sesame Coconut Rice

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, sauté 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.