Coconut Rice Pulao With Coconut Cream Recipe

Step 1: To beging making the Coconut Rice Pulao With Coconut Cream Recipe, wash and clean the basmati rice 2-3 times and soak for 30 minutes

Step 2: In the meantime, prepare coconut milk

Step 3: Blend the coconut cream with 2 cups of water in a Mixer/blender till it forms a smooth mixture

Step 4: Keep it aside

Step 5: You may skip this step if using coconut milk

Step 6: Drain the soaked rice and add it to an Electric rice cooker

Step 7: Add the coconut milk into it

Step 8: You can also use a Pressure cooker or Open container to cook the rice

Step 9: In a small pan, add oil or ghee

Step 10: When the oil is hot, add bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and sauté at low heat till it releases the aroma

Step 11: Add the cumin seeds

Step 12: When the seeds stop to sizzle, add the grated or chopped ginger and sauté for 2 minutes so that the raw smell goes away

Step 13: Now add the chopped carrots and green peas

Step 14: Sauté at medium heat for 3-4 minutes

Step 15: Add the fried carrots and peas mixture into the rice cooker

Step 16: Add water as required for the rice to cook

Step 17: Cover the cooker with the lid and cook until the rice is cooked

Step 18: For tempering, in a small pan, add 2 teaspoons of ghee or oil

Step 19: Saute the cashews and the coconut slices for 2 minutes on low heat

Step 20: Add this tempering to the cooked rice

Step 21: Serve Coconut Rice Pulao With Coconut Cream Recipe with Cabbage Onion Vada Recipe and Vegetable Stew for a delicious and comforting Lunch