Coconut rice is a mild rice dish that’s so good you can enjoy it on its own, or with a pickle. Everyone in my family loves this rice. It’s a nice change from our everyday plain basmati rice. Whenever I make instant pot coconut rice or my lemon rice, our meals feel a little more special.
What is Coconut Rice?
If you’re new to coconut rice, this is a popular dish from South India, where coconuts and rice are aplenty. It’s eaten as both an everyday meal and it’s also a dish served during festivals and special occasions. While this is a dish that can be eaten alone, you can always serve it with raita or dal or a simple veggie dish to make it a more filling meal. I love pairing it with this coconut lentil dal and my beet thoran. While freshly grated coconut would taste amazing in this dish, I always use frozen grated coconut (unsweetened), available in the frozen section of your local Indian grocery store. I can’t wait to hear what you think of this coconut rice!
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