SWEET COCONUT RICE

SWEET  COCONUT  RICE:
INGREDIENTS:              (serves 3-4 )

100  gm rice

20  gm  ghee

1/2  tsp  saffron strands

4  tbsp  hot milk

6  cardamoms

2" cinnamon stick

Extract of 50 gm grated fresh coconut

20  gm flaked and roasted almonds

30  gm cashewnuts

30  gm raisins

12  Sugar Free Pellets or equivalent spoons

                               Sugar Free Powder

METHOD:

• Soak saffron strands in hot milk. Cook rice in boiling water and drain water.
• Melt ghee in a saucepan. Saute rice , cardamom and cinnamon for 3 minutes.  Add coconut milk, and cook covered, over low heat, until the rice is fully cooked.
• Add saffron and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, add sugar free pellets/powder and mix well.
• Spoon into serving dish, decorate with cashewnuts, almonds, walnuts and raisins. Serve hot.