Kobbari Annam (Coconut Rice)

Kobbari annam (coconut rice) is a simple and easy rice dish to prepare. I remember that amma used to prepare this rice, the next day after a festival (we break coconut on the day of festival). I prefer using fresh coconut than frozen coconut. It doesn't need any side dish to go with it as this rice itself is so flavorful.

Ingredients

Cooked Rice: 3 cups

Coconut (Grated): 1 cup

Green Chillis: 4-5; finely sliced

Coriander Leaves: few sprigs; finely chopped

Curry Leaves: 1 twig

Salt: as per taste

Oil: 1 tablespoon

Mustard Seeds: 1 teaspoon

Chana Dal: 1/2 teaspoon

Urad Dal: 1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Cool rice in a wide plate. Add grated coconut, salt to the rice and combine well.

2. Heat oil in a wok. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

3. Add dals and saute till they turn brown. Add green chillis and saute for few seconds.

4. Add curry leaves and chopped coriander leaves. Saute till curry leaves turn crisp.

5. Remove from heat and add the tempering to the rice. Combine well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes. Serve coconut rice as it is or with aloo kurma.