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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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  2. Suvarna says

    November 11, 2015

    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.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 12, 2015

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

      Reply
  3. Yanic says

    November 4, 2015

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

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 5, 2015

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

      Reply
  4. Jemima says

    July 12, 2015

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

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 12, 2015

      Thanks for the feedback Jemima. Iam glad you loved it

      Reply
  5. radha satheesh says

    June 23, 2015

    It’s too good coconut milk rice is amazing

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 23, 2015

      Thanks Radha, glad you liked it

      Reply
  6. Deb says

    May 22, 2015

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

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 22, 2015

      Thanks Deb, glad your hubby liked it
      🙂

      Reply
  7. kushi says

    May 21, 2015

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

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  9. Laxminarayana nedunuri says

    May 12, 2015

    Presentation of recipes. Is. Good.. Try. To. Improve. The. Website

    Reply
  10. Reena says

    April 23, 2015

    5 stars
    Thanks wonderful coconut rice. Tasted very nice

    Reply
  11. veda says

    January 7, 2015

    Please share all non veg recipes.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      January 7, 2015

      veda, you can find all non-veg recipes on this link below here

      Reply
  12. Rc says

    September 23, 2014

    5 stars
    we made it today, so nice and delicious. adding spices made this more fragarnt

    Reply
  13. Kavi | Foodomania says

    November 19, 2012

    looks really good!!! 1st time here.. love your blog. following you! 🙂

    Reply
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  15. Aruna Manikandan says

    November 19, 2012

    looks perfect and delicious 🙂

    Reply
  16. Mélange says

    November 19, 2012

    My God,this is splendid rice.Cooking rice with coconut milk is always a pleasure..Nothing can beat it !

    Reply
  17. Mélange says

    November 19, 2012

    My God,this is splendid rice.Cooking rice with coconut milk is always a pleasure..Nothing can beat it !

    Reply
  18. Priya says

    November 18, 2012

    Such a flavourful rice, inviting and delicious.

    Reply
  19. Vidya says

    November 18, 2012

    Sitting here I can imagine the coconut flavor in this rice…loved it <br />Very tempting..yumm

    Reply
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  21. Sangeetha Priya says

    November 18, 2012

    This is my favorite dear, gr8 clicks!!!

    Reply
  22. PT says

    November 18, 2012

    hmm full of flavors.. spicy chettinad chicken will go well with this delicious coconut milk rice 🙂

    Reply
  23. Suman Arthy says

    November 18, 2012

    Yummy rice…different compared to Malaysian Coconut Milk Rice…

    Reply
  24. Premalatha Aravindhan says

    November 18, 2012

    delicious rice,luks yum…

    Reply
  25. kausers kitchen says

    November 18, 2012

    Hi Swasthi, dear coconut milk rice looks so yummy and colorful.Wud luv to have it:)

    Reply
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