Coconut Rice

Here's another flavorsome rice that can be made with some leftovers  in a jiffy. With the taste of fresh coconut in every bite, it is truly south Indian by nature.

Prep Time: 10 mins 
Ingredients

Cooked rice: 1 cup
Grated coconut: 1/3 cup
Ginger (chopped): 1 teaspoon
Green chillies (chopped): 2-3
Pearl onions (chopped): 2
Curry leaves: one sprig
Dried red chillies: 2-3
Mustard seeds: 1 teaspoon
Urad Dal: 1 teaspoon
Chana dal: 1/2 teaspoon
Oil for seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste

Heat some oil in a deep pan. Splutter the mustard seeds, dried red chillies, chana dal, curry leaves. Add the finely chopped pearl onions, ginger, green chillies and saute. Add the grated coconut and saute for 2-3 mins. Immediately add the cooked rice. Mix well and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Saute for another 5-10 mins on medium heat.

Delcious coconut rice is ready to be served.