Coconut Rice III

Ingredients

 * 3 tbsp ghee
 * 1 tsp cumin seeds
 * 1 pinch turmeric
 * 2 cloves
 * 4 black peppercorns
 * 2 black or brown cardamom pods
 * 2 cups dried coconut
 * 2 cups brown rice
 * 3¾ cups water
 * 1½ tsp salt
 * 1 tbsp chopped almonds

Directions

 * 1) Pre-soak rice for an hour and then rinse well, pick out the dirt.
 * 2) Heat ghee in a heavy pot and saute cumin till brown.
 * 3) Add turmeric, cloves, peppercorns and cardamom.
 * 4) Stir for about a minute.
 * 5) Stir in coconut.
 * 6) Saute till golden.
 * 7) Add rice and continue sauteing, over medium heat for 2 minutes.
 * 8) Pour in water, add salt, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and cook for about 20 minutes, until the water has evaporated and the rice is cooked.
 * 9) Garnish with cashews, raisins and almonds.
 * 10) Serve with any main curry.