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South Indian Coconut Rice (Vegan and GF)

Published: Jun 25, 2018 · Modified: May 3, 2019 by Geetha Priyanka · 24 Comments

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South Indian coconut rice is a very simple Indian rice recipe and is one of the beginners delight. This mild and flavourful dish is perfect for dinner.

coconut rice in a plate with salad

Lemon Rice, Jeera Rice, Corn fried rice, are few more easy and quick to make rice recipes. 

How to make south Indian coconut rice

Ingredients

Gluten free, Vegan

1 cup = 250ml ; 1 tablespoon = 15ml

Steamed Rice: 2 cups

Oil: 2 tbsp

Mustard: ¼ tsp

Cumin: ¼ tsp

Urad Dal (Split Black Gram): 1 tsp

Channa Dal (Yellow Split Lentils): 1 tsp

Peanuts: ⅓ cup

Curry Leaves: Few

Red Chillies: 2, broken

Green Chilli: 1, slit

Grated Coconut: 1 cup

Salt: as required

Coriander: ¼ cup

Instructions

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them crackle, add cumin seeds and peanuts, saute for a minute.

Add chana dal and urad dal saute until dal turns light golden brown.

Now add chopped green chillies, broken red chillies, few curry leaves and sauté for few seconds or till red chillies change colour.

Now add grated coconut mix well and cook for few seconds and turn off the heat. It is not necessary to fry the grated coconut until it turns brown.

Add salt, coriander leaves and boiled rice.

Mix until well combined.

Enjoy delicious and mildly spiced coconut rice with poppadums, pickle, jeera aloo or any just with the salad.

Recipe Notes

Spread freshly cooked rice in a plate to cool down to room temperature before adding to the seasoning as it ensures even mixing and each rice grain is separated.

Adjust chillies according to your preferred spice levels.

Freshly grated coconut tastes best for this recipe, but frozen coconut can be used too.

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coconut rice in a plate with salad

Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice is a very simple Indian rice recipe and is one of the beginners delight. Here is the recipe of mildly spiced South Indian style Coconut Rice.
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Course: Rice & Bread
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 people
Author: Geetha Priyanka

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Ingredients

Glute free, Vegan

    1 cup = 250ml ; 1 tablespoon = 15ml

    • 2 cups Rice
    • 2 tablespoon Oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Mustard Seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
    • 1 teaspoon Chana Dal/ Yellow Split Lentils
    • 1 teaspoon Urad Dal/ Split Black Gram
    • 2 Red Chillies broken
    • 1 Green Chilli slit
    • Few Curry Leaves
    • 1 cup Grated Coconut
    • ⅓ cup Peanuts
    • As Required Salt
    • ¼ cup Coriander

    Instructions

    • Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them crackle, add cumin seeds and peanuts, saute for a minute.
    • Add chana dal and urad dal saute until dal turns light golden brown.
    • Now add chopped green chillies, broken red chillies, few curry leaves and sauté for few seconds or till red chillies change colour. 
    • Now add grated coconut mix well and cook for few seconds and turn off the heat. It is not necessary to fry the grated coconut until it turns brown.
    • Add salt, coriander leaves and cooked rice.
    • Mix until well combined.
    • Enjoy delicious and mildly spiced Coconut Rice with poppadums, pickle, chips or any just with the salad.
      coconut rice in a plate with salad

    Notes

    Spread freshly cooked rice in a plate to cool down to room temperature before adding to the seasoning as it ensures even mixing and each rice grain is separated.
    Adjust chillies according to your preferred spice levels.
    Freshly grated coconut tastes best for this recipe, but frozen coconut can be used too.
     
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    1. Sujata Roy

      October 29, 2018 at 5:02 am

      I love the taste of coconut. And this rice looks flavourful and delicious. Bookmaking it to try soon.

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        November 06, 2018 at 10:08 pm

        Thank you. Do try and let me know how it turned out.

        Reply
    2. Mildly Indian

      October 16, 2018 at 12:26 am

      Coconut rice was my staple lunch box recipe for college. My husband doesn't seem to like it so hardly make it now a days. Yours look lovely

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 25, 2018 at 11:05 am

        I am glad to know you enjoyed this delicious rice during your college days.

        Reply
    3. Renu

      October 15, 2018 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      This rice looks simply yum. I have never tried coconut rice but heard about it. Looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 25, 2018 at 11:04 am

        Do try Renu, I am sure you will enjoy it.

        Reply
    4. Lathiya

      October 15, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      I love such simple and quick recipes..I make it when I was in time constraint..The coconut rice looks delicious and love the crunch get from those nuts.

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 25, 2018 at 11:03 am

        So true Lathia this recipe is definitely a saver when we are in rush.

        Reply
    5. Mayuri Patel

      October 14, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      Though its the simplest rice to make, I've not made coconut rice to have on its owns, usually make it for pulao or biryani. Love all the spices you've used and its urging me to make coconut rice soon.

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 25, 2018 at 11:01 am

        I usually like to have it on its own sometimes with pickle or chips. Trust me its tastes delicious. I hope you do try this recipe sometime, would love to know how it turned out.

        Reply
    6. Poonam Bachhav

      October 14, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      Love the flavors of coconut rice. Yours looks so inviting ! Perfect to pair with thick gravies and even I lunch box.

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 25, 2018 at 10:59 am

        Thanks Poonam

        Reply
    7. Vanitha Bhat

      October 14, 2018 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      This used to be my favorite during childhood! My mother used to make this with leftover rice for breakfast! Thanks for reminding me dear: looks yummy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 25, 2018 at 10:58 am

        I am happy that this recipe brought back your childhood memories. Even my mom used to make either coconut rice or lemon rice for breakfast with leftover rice. Nostalgic isn't it!!!!

        Reply
    8. Lata Lala

      October 14, 2018 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      You are tempting me by showing coconut recipe as I so love all things coconut. This is my super favorite dish. I can have this any time of the day.
      Wonderful share.

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 25, 2018 at 10:54 am

        That's so nice to know Lata. Any dish made with coconut turns out to be a super delicious!!!

        Reply
    9. Shobha Keshwani

      October 14, 2018 at 7:56 am

      I love coconut rice.. my favourite specially with Coconut based gravy dishes.

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 25, 2018 at 10:52 am

        Glad to know Shobhaji....

        Reply
    10. Soma Mukherjee

      October 14, 2018 at 7:23 am

      5 stars
      Love these kind flavourful rice recipes they are so perfect for tiffinbox or any time meal, the pictures are just too tempting.

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 25, 2018 at 10:52 am

        Yes Soma they are perfect for tiffinbox. Do try and let me your feedback.

        Reply
    11. Ritu Tangri

      October 14, 2018 at 4:25 am

      Coconut rice sounds quite a flavorful rice with all the ingredients that I love. Moreover, the way you have presented makes it more attractive

      Reply
      • Geetha Priyanka

        October 25, 2018 at 10:50 am

        I hope you do try sometime and let me know how you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    12. Priya Suresh

      October 13, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      All time favourite vegan rice, never get bored of this dish.. Love to have even everyday.. Inviting me.. Hard to resist to this beautiful rice.

      Reply

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