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| Main ingredients | Basmati rice, Coconut milk, Coconut oil, Salt, Chickpeas, Garlic, Onion, Broccoli, Garam masala powder, Red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Cumin powder, Scraped fresh coconut, Fresh coriander leaves |
| Cuisine | Fusion |
| Course | Rice |
| Prep time | 8-9 hours |
| Cook time | 15-20 minutes |
| Serve | 4 |
| Taste | Savoury |
| Level of cooking | Easy |
| Others | Vegetarian |
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Basmati rice, washed, soaked for 20 minutes and drained
- 3 cups thin coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Salt to taste
- Chickpea mixture
- 1½ cups boiled chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1½ tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- 15-20 small broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ¼ cup scraped fresh coconut + for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
Method
- Heat coconut oil in a non-stick deep pan, add drained Basmati rice and sauté gently for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Add coconut milk and salt and mix till the mixture comes to a boil. Cover and cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
- To make chickpea mixture, heat coconut oil in another non-stick pan, add garlic and sauté on high heat for 1 minute.
- Add onion and salt, mix well and saute till onion turns translucent. Add broccoli florets, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons water, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add chickpeas and mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add garam masala powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and cumin powder and mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add coconut and coriander leaves and mix well.
- Transfer the rice into a serving bowl, top it with the chickpea mixture, garnish with coconut and serve immediately.
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