Coconut Rice

Ingredients:

2 tbsp ghee/ cooking oil

6-8 curry leaves

1/2 tbsp black mustard seeds

2 green chillies chopped fine

1 large onion sliced thinly

1/2 tbsp grated ginger
1 cup green beans

1 1/2 cup Basmati rice

400 ml coconut milk

Salt to taste

400 ml hot water

Method:

Heat the ghee / cooking oil in a deep, heavy bottomed pan on medium heat. When hot, add the curry leaves, mustard seeds and green chillies. When the spluttering starts, add the onions and fry till soft. Add the ginger, stir and fry for 1 minute. Add the beans, stir. Now add the rice and stir again. Next add the coconut milk, hot water and stir well. Add salt to taste. Cook on medium heat till the mixture comes to a boil. Allow to boil for 2 minutes and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the dish and cook till the rice is done.Serve with any curry or with pickle.