Leek Coconut Milk Rice
By: Sridevi
Published: Sunday, May 9, 2010 - 11:00am

Ingredients




Leek – 4 stalks , finely chopped(discard the dark green leaves and include only 
cup Coconut milk – 1
cup Water – 1
cup Basmati Rice – 2
teaspoon Clarified Butter – 2
teaspoon Ginger & garlic paste – 1
Salt for taste.

Preparation

1 Soak the Basmati rice with some water for 15 minutes. 2 Heat the pan and add a spoon of clarified butter. Saute the chopped leek followed by ginger garlic paste. (Before adding ginger garlic you can save some of the sauted leeks for final garnishing). 3 Add the Bastami rice without water , 1 Tsp of clarified butter ,salt and mix it up for a minute. Add water and Coconut milk and let it boil. 4 Once the Rice is boiling cover the lid and cook in a low heat for approx 10 – 15 minutes. ( This dish can also be prepared in rice cooker or pressure cooker .) 5 Serve it warm with any side dish of ur choice. 6 Tip: Leek can be substitued by scallions (Spring onions) or chives

About


Leek can be substituted with onions , spring onions(Scallions) or chives. All of them belong to onion family and has the flavor and taste slightly similar as onion. This recipe contains  rich taste from coconut milk and together with the flavor of Scallions it is awesome