Coconut Milk Rice

Learn how to make South Indian-style Coconut Milk Rice, a flavorful and creamy vegan dish cooked with aromatic spices and coconut milk. Perfect for festive occasions or lunch boxes. Coconut milk rice, vegan rice dish, South Indian recipes, festive rice, lunch box rice, coconut pulao, coconut rice, Indian vegan recipes

Categories: Anything, Dinner, Lunch Tags: coconut, rice

Description

Coconut Milk Rice

Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 100g) | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins

Vegan South Indian Stove Top Festive

Enter grams for serving: g

153 kcal

Calories

2.3g

Protein

20.6g

Carbs

6.2g

Fats

1.8g

Fiber

0.9mg

Iron

245mg

Sodium

* Nutrition values are based on USDA data per 100g cooked recipe.

🧄 Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice (rinsed & soaked 20 mins)
1½ cups thick coconut milk
½ cup water
1 tbsp coconut oil or ghee
1 bay leaf
4 cloves
1-inch cinnamon stick

½ tsp cumin seeds
1 sliced green chili
1 tsp grated ginger
Few cashews (optional)
Salt to taste

🍽️ Instructions

Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and cashews. Sauté until aromatic.
Add green chili and ginger. Sauté for a minute.
Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan. Sauté gently for 2–3 minutes.
Pour in the coconut milk and water. Add salt and mix well.
Cover and cook on low flame until rice is fully done and fluffy. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with kurma, chutney, or vegetable curry.

1. Ingredients List

1 cup basmati rice (rinsed & soaked)
1½ cups thick coconut milk
½ cup water
Coconut oil or ghee
Bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon
Cumin seeds, green chili, ginger
Cashews (optional), salt

Additional information

calories	140-160
Carbohydrates	20-30
Diet Type	Anything, Gulten-Free, Veg, Vegan
Fat	6-8
Fiber	0-2
Protein	2-4
Cooking Method	Stove Top
Cuisine Type	South Indian
Health Goal	Healthy lifestyle
Special Category	Festive Special, Lunch Box Ideas
Prep Time	10-15 mins
Taste / Flavor	Mild

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