Kobbari Annam (Coconut Rice)

Description

Kobbari Annam is a classic south Indian dish which makes for a quick lunch or light dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • ¼ cup cashews
  • 3 dried red chile peppers
  • 2 tablespoons skinned split black lentils (urad dal)
  • 1 tablespoon split Bengal gram (chana dal)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 cup grated fresh coconut
  • 4 green chile peppers, halved lengthwise
  • 2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida powder
  • 3 cups cold, cooked white rice
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (Optional)

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

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