Coconut Rice III

Description
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Ingredients

 * 3 	tbsp  	Ghee
 * 1 	tsp 	Cumin seeds
 * 1 	pinch 	Turmeric
 * 2 	each 	Cloves
 * 4 	each 	Black peppercorns
 * 2 	each 	Black or brown cardamom pods
 * 2 	cup 	Dried coconut
 * 2 	cup 	Brown rice
 * 3 3/4 	cup 	Water
 * 1 1/2 	tsp 	Salt
 * 1 	tbsp 	Chopped almonds

Directions
1 	Presoak rice for an hour & then rinse well, pick out the dirt.

2 	Heat ghee in a heavy pot & saute cumin till brown.

3 	Add turmeric, cloves, peppercorns & cardamom.

4 	Stir for about a minute.

5 	Stir in coconut.

6 	Saute till golden.

7 	Add rice & continue sauteing, over medium heat for 2 minutes.

8 	Pour in water, add salt, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover & cook for about 20 minutes, until the water has evaporated & the rice is cooked.

9 	Garnish with cashews, raisins & almonds.

10 	Serve with any main curry