Goan Coconut-Milk Pilaf Recipe

Name: Goan Coconut-Milk Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grated fresh coconut or shredded unsweetened dried coconut; 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 1-inch stick cinnamon; 5 whole cloves; 6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed (or 1 heaping teaspoon ground cardamom); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, sorted and washed; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon Goan vindaloo powder or garam masala; 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons grated fresh coconut or shredded unsweetened dried coconut
1 to 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 1-inch stick cinnamon
5 whole cloves
6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed (or 1 heaping teaspoon ground cardamom)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups basmati rice, sorted and washed
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon Goan vindaloo powder or garam masala
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

1
Dry-roast the coconut in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, but just barely darker in color, 1 to 2 minutes.
2
Cool and set aside.
3
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
4
Add the cinnamon, cloves and cardamom pods and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Add the onion (and ground cardamom, if using) and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
6
Mix in rice, coconut milk, 1 * cups water and salt and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat to low, cover the pan and cook until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
8
Remove from heat and let rest for about 5 minutes.
9
Transfer to a serving dish, mix in the coconut, vindaloo powder (or garam masala) and cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons grated fresh coconut or shredded unsweetened dried coconut, 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 1-inch stick cinnamon, 5 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Goan Coconut-Milk Pilaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Goan Coconut-Milk Pilaf

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