Halal Indian Style Coconut Rice (South Indian Tempered)

• 1½ cups basmati rice, cooked and cooled
• 1 cup fresh grated coconut
• 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp urad dal, 2 dried red chilies, 10–12 curry leaves
• 1 tbsp ginger, 2 green chilies
• 2 tbsp coconut oil or ghee, salt, roasted cashews

1. 1Heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, red chilies, curry leaves, ginger, and green chilies.
2. 2Add grated coconut and sauté until lightly golden.
3. 3Add cooked rice and salt. Mix gently on low heat for 4–5 min.
4. 4Garnish with roasted cashews. Serve with yogurt or pickle.
5. 5*Nutritional Value (per serving): ~380 calories, 7g protein, 58g carbs, 14g fat, 4g fiber.

Nutrition values are estimates.