Leek Coconut Milk Rice

Posted On May 6, 2010

Leek can be substituted with onions, spring onions(Scallions), or chives. All of them belong to the onion family and have the flavor and taste slightly similar to an onion. This recipe contains rich taste from coconut milk and together with the flavor of Scallions, it is awesome.

Ingredients:

1. Leek – 4 stalks, finely chopped(discard the dark green leaves and include only the light green. Remove the roots as well)
2. Coconut milk – 1 cup
3. Water – 1 cup
4. Basmati Rice – 2 cups
5. Clarified Butter – 2 Tsp
6. Ginger & garlic paste – 1 tsp
7. Salt for taste.

Method:

1. Soak the Basmati rice with some water for 15 minutes.

2. Heat the pan and add a spoon of clarified butter. Saute the chopped leek followed by ginger garlic paste. (Before adding ginger garlic you can save some of the sauteed leeks for final garnishing).

3. Add the Bastami rice without water, 1 Tsp of clarified butter, salt, and mix it up for a minute. Add water and Coconut milk and let it boil.

4. Once the Rice is boiling cover the lid and cook in low heat for approx 10 – 15 minutes. ( This dish can also be prepared in a rice cooker or pressure cooker .)

5. Serve it warm with any side dish of your choice.

Tip: Leek can be substituted by scallions (Spring onions) or chives.