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Coconut milk rice recipe | How to make coconut milk rice | Kobbari annam

By swasthi , on July 31, 2019, 56 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Coconut milk rice is a simple one pot traditional rice recipe made by cooking rice in coconut milk along with spices. The aroma of this coconut milk rice is simply exceptional & outstanding. It is usually eaten with some curry or a raita. Coconut milk rice is quite popular in coastal regions of South India & is made in many ways.

coconut milk rice

This recipe is from my mum which she would prepare on weekends to go with a chicken curry or veg kurma or egg curry.

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Coconut milk rice can also be eaten without any accompaniment & it tastes good on its own. Just use enough green chilies to spice it up.

This recipe requires no unusual ingredients and can be made with just some pantry staples.

Preparation

1. Wash and soak rice till your coconut milk gets ready.

2. Grind chopped coconut pieces or grated coconut with 1.5 cups water. Filter and extract the milk. Use 1 1/2 cup coconut milk. Set this aside. Alternately you can use store bought milk.

3. Heat ghee in a pan, fry cashews, add little coconut fry until fragrant. Set aside. sauté all the spices and green chilli for a min.

saute spices in ghee for coconut milk rice

4. Add ginger paste.

fry ginger paste

5. Fry until it begins to smell good.

fragrant ginger in ghee for coconut rice recipe

6. Add veggies if using, and fry for a min or two.

frying veggies in ghee

7. Pour the coconut milk and water. Add salt as well. Taste the milk and add more salt if needed. The milk has to be slightly salty.

addition of milk salt for coconut milk rice recipe
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How to make coconut milk rice

8. While the milk comes to a boil, drain the rice to a colander. When the milk begins to boil rapidly, add the rice. Mix well.

addition of soaked rice for coconut milk rice recipe

9. Cook till the rice is done fully.

cooking rice on a low heat to make coconut milk rice recipe

10. You can cover and cook. If rice is under cooked, you can sprinkle little water and cook further. If cooking in a pressure cooker, allow the cooker to whistle once. Next if using normal rice 2 whistles.

pressure cook covered for coconut milk rice recipe
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11. When the pressure goes off, open the lid and fluff up the rice.

fluffing up andhra style coconut milk rice

12. Once the rice is done, garnish with fried cashews and fried coconut. coconut milk rice is ready to serve.

coconut milk rice recipe

Tips to make coconut milk rice

Coconut milk: This recipe can be made with canned or fresh coconut milk. We usually make this with fresh homemade coconut milk which includes the thin and the thick milk. Thin milk is the second extract and thick milk is the first extract.

If using the canned coconut milk that is too creamy then dilute it with equal amount of water and use.

Rice: Any non sticky variety of rice works well. We usually use the short grain rice or the aged basmati rice. Any kind of fragrant rice too works wonderfully well. Just ensure you rinse the rice well to avoid turning it to a sticky texture.

Spices: We use whole spices to infuse the aromatic flavors to the coconut milk rice. This makes a lot of difference to the rice but you may skip them if you do not have. I use bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms, cumin & star anise. You can use whatever you have in hand.

Mix veggies are optional in the recipe and can be skipped. You may just add a single veggie too like peas. Traditionally we use soaked chana dal but sometimes I use mixed veggies like carrots, peas, beans and corn.

This way I ensure that we do not miss our daily quota of vegetables.

Nuts: I have used cashew nuts here for garnishing which you can skip completely or even include some raisins if you desire.

To make this coconut milk rice fragrant with subtle aroma of coconut you can also garnish with some toasted coconut.

For more Coconut recipes
Coconut chutney
Easy Coconut ladoo
Easy Coconut burfi

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Lemon rice
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Veg pulao

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Coconut milk rice | How to make coconut milk rice | Kobbari annam

Fragrant basmathi rice cooked in coconut milk along with mild spices and vegetables. Star of this recipe, garnished with fried coconut and cashews
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For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings4
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

  • 2 cups rice (any fragrant rice)
  • 1½ cup coconut milk or (1 cup coconut chopped or grated + 1 ½ cup water)
  • 2 cups Water (adjust as needed, you can use 1/4 cup more)
  • 2 tsp ginger grated or crushed or paste or ginger garlic paste
  • 1 to 2 green chili slit
  • 1 medium carrots chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup green peas frozen or fresh (optional)
  • 6 beans chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp oil , Ghee or butter
  • Salt as needed

Spices for coconut milk rice

  • 1 bay leaf or tej patta
  • 4 cardamoms or green cardamoms
  • 6 cloves or laung
  • 2 inch cinnamon piece or dalchini
  • 1 tsp cumin or jeera

optional for garnish

  • 10 cashews
  • 4 tbsp Grated coconut or coconut flakes
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Instructions

Preparation for coconut milk rice

  • Wash and soak rice for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • optional – Skip this step if you are using store bought coconut milk. Blend chopped coconut pieces with 1½ cup water. Filter to extract the milk and use 1½ coconut milk in the recipe.

Making coconut milk rice

  • Add ghee or butter to a cooker or pot. Fry cashews until golden. You can set aside if you like crunchy cashews.
  • To the same pan, add spices and fry till they turn fragrant. Add ginger paste and fry until it smells fragrant. 
  • Add slit green chili, chopped vegetables and fry for 2 to 3 mins. 
  • Pour the coconut milk along with the water and add salt. Taste and check the salt.
  • When the coconut milk begins to boil, add rice and mix well.
  • Cover and cook until fully done on a medium flame.
  • Little water can be sprinkled if rice is still not cooked well. If cooking in a pressure cooker, allow to whistle once.
  • Allow the coconut milk rice to rest for 15 mins then fluff it up with a fork.
  • Toast the coconut until golden and garnish it over the rice. You can also garnish with cashews.
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Notes

Adjust water to suit the quality of your rice.

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Coconut milk rice | How to make coconut milk rice | Kobbari annam
Amount Per Serving
Calories 671 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 20g125%
Sodium 48mg2%
Potassium 513mg15%
Carbohydrates 88g29%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 2825IU57%
Vitamin C 16.7mg20%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 5.2mg29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Sandy
December 1, 2020 11:09 pm

Swasthi, I tried this with you palak paneer. I used a cup of shredded coconut (frozen previously) and 1.5 cups of water to make the blended coconut milk. The coconut flavour was not as strong as I had hoped, but the dish was good in every other way :). Do you have a suggestion to improve the coconut flavour, maybe equal parts shredded coconut to water? Maybe coconut slices (frozen) which I also have.

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swasthi
Reply to  Sandy
December 2, 2020 3:13 pm

Hi Sandy,
This recipe needs frozen/fresh coconut. Not sure if the shredded coconut you used is the dehydrated one or frozen from fresh coconut. This is best made with fresh coconut milk and not from dehydrated one. The other option could be using canned coconut milk. We usually break the coconut and then extract the milk the same day for this dish. You can try adding more coconut and see. Hope this helps.

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Prashanti
August 5, 2020 3:21 am

Can we make kobbari annam min five cooker with all spices , how to make?

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swasthi
Reply to  Prashanti
August 5, 2020 3:25 am

Prashanti I didn’t understand your question.

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Samatha
June 13, 2020 5:56 pm

5 stars
Hi Swathi
How r u?I have been following your blog from one year.i tried many recipes and got many compliments especially at parties.
Generally I use 1:1/2 ratio for Basmati rice and milk for making coconut rice from years together.is it sufficient to make coconut rice while adding veggies as I never tried it…
U r awesome in explaining and u r soooo great for cooking like a pro.. love you ???

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mrunalini moganti
March 25, 2020 6:37 pm

my mom’s style. thanq…. its amazing

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swasthi
Reply to  mrunalini moganti
March 26, 2020 4:33 am

Welcome Mrunalini

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donia tunde
September 18, 2019 10:31 pm

tnx

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swasthi
Reply to  donia tunde
September 19, 2019 8:31 am

Welcome!

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Kavi George
June 15, 2019 3:28 pm

5 stars
Hi Swasthi,

Been following your blog for several years now. They look AH-MAZING! I can almost smell the aroma as you prepare. Just need the courage and patience to start cooking like a pro!

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swasthi
Reply to  Kavi George
June 23, 2019 11:39 am

Hi Kavi
Thank you so much! Haha! So happy reading your comment. Thanks again!
🙂

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Usha
Reply to  swasthi
October 1, 2019 7:00 am

5 stars
Yummy recipes. Thank you.

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swasthi
Reply to  Usha
October 2, 2019 2:56 pm

Welcome Usha

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n pushpalatha
November 24, 2018 4:15 am

5 stars
very nice

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swasthi
Reply to  n pushpalatha
November 25, 2018 9:59 am

Thank you

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Jojo
November 4, 2017 4:07 am

5 stars
This receipe is just awesome and clear. The dish was really tasty. Must try for everyone. I made this rice with mango pacchadi. It will go well with any Non Veg gravy.

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Amutha
September 21, 2017 6:39 pm

5 stars
Tried in same way as you posted. Huge hit in my hpuse

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Sunitha
August 3, 2017 1:19 pm

5 stars
I did not understand the measurement. For example, for 2 glasses of rice we need 4 glasses of Water for cooking. Thai means one and half glasses Water and half glass coconut milk. Am i right?

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swasthi
Reply to  Sunitha
August 3, 2017 1:46 pm

Hi Sunitha
For 2 cups of basmathi rice I use only 3 and a half cups water.
So 2 and half cups water plus 1 cup thick coconut milk. If you are using normal rice, then add another 1/4 cup more water.

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T.S
April 16, 2017 4:16 pm

4 stars
Easy and tasty recipe

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swasthi
Reply to  T.S
April 19, 2017 3:15 am

Thank you

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swapna
November 28, 2016 4:32 pm

5 stars
I did this recipe by seeing your blog,,,you remembered my moms taste.
superb
Mam I started Food blogging, if you suggest any by seeing my blog……i feel happy

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swasthi
Reply to  swapna
December 1, 2016 8:07 am

Thanks Swapna
Yes I will visit your blog when I get free time. Wish you the best

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viji
August 19, 2016 2:22 pm

This sites are very useful to my 19 months old baby food options I’m thankfulll to u

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swasthi
Reply to  viji
August 21, 2016 2:48 am

welcome Viji

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mounica
June 24, 2016 12:35 am

4 stars
Thanks for sharing such an amazing recipe, I just wanted to clarify the water to coconut milk ratio. Is it 1 cup coconut milk (i will be using store bought) and to 2 and 1/2 cups water ?

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swasthi
Reply to  mounica
June 24, 2016 1:44 am

You are welcome Mounica
for 2 cups rice , it is 2 1/2 cups water and 1 cup coconut milk

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Mahesh warri.s
February 9, 2016 6:27 am

5 stars
Really I am happy to this coconut recipes that rice was very yummy and tasties ,my child like very much

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swasthi
Reply to  Mahesh warri.s
February 9, 2016 11:22 am

Thanks Maheshwari,
i am glad to know your child liked it.

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Suvarna
November 11, 2015 3:23 pm

5 stars
Hi Swathi,
I have tried this today on Diwali as fresh lunch and it came superb!!
I also added meal maker to it as my children love it.

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swasthi
Reply to  Suvarna
November 12, 2015 4:29 am

Hi Suvarna
So glad to know it turned out superb
Yes meal maker will be a good addition.
Thanks for the feedback

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Yanic
November 4, 2015 11:47 pm

5 stars
Huge hit with my family tonight. Even my 2 yo cleaned his bowl. Great recipe!

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swasthi
Reply to  Yanic
November 5, 2015 3:38 am

Thanks Yanic
Feeling happy to know your little one liked it.

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Jemima
July 12, 2015 8:17 am

Its too yemmy… & i loved it.. its awesome indeed !!

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swasthi
Reply to  Jemima
July 12, 2015 9:47 am

Thanks for the feedback Jemima. Iam glad you loved it

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radha satheesh
June 23, 2015 2:00 am

It’s too good coconut milk rice is amazing

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swasthi
Reply to  radha satheesh
June 23, 2015 3:50 am

Thanks Radha, glad you liked it

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Deb
May 22, 2015 8:20 am

My husband said it was the best rice he had ever had ( & he eats a lot of rice)

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swasthi
Reply to  Deb
May 22, 2015 8:21 am

Thanks Deb, glad your hubby liked it
🙂

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kushi
May 21, 2015 2:18 am

5 stars
Wow.. this luks gorgeous.. beautiful presentation:) loved it

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