Soft, fragrant, mildly sweet – perfect for special days.

Ingredients

• Ponni rice – 1 cup
• Thick coconut milk – 1 cup
• Water – 1 cup
• Ginger – ½ inch
• Green chillies – 2
• Ghee – 2 tsp
• Cinnamon – 1 inch
• Cloves – 2
• Bay leaf – 1
• Onion (optional) – 1, sliced
• Salt – to taste
• Cashew nuts – few

Step-by-Step Recipe

Step 1 – Temper

• Heat ghee.
• Add cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaf.
• Add ginger and green chillies.
• If using, add onions and sauté lightly.

Step 2 – Add Rice

• Add washed rice and sauté for 1 minute.

Step 3 – Add Coconut Milk

• Add 1 cup coconut milk and 1 cup water.
• Add salt.

Step 4 – Cook

• Cook covered on low flame for 15 minutes until fluffy.

Serve with: Vegetable kurma or spicy potato masala.