NARALI BHAT
Narali Bhat is a traditional Maharashtrian delicacy which is specifically prepared for Rakhi Purnima or narali purnima.
Narali Bhat is coconut rice sweetened with jaggery.
INGREDIENTS:
1cup basmati rice
1cup jaggery
1cup coconut milk
½ cup coconut( fresh, grated)
2-3 tsp ghee
½ tsp nutmeg powder
2-3 cloves
1small piece of cinnamon
2-3 green cardamom
Few cashews and raisins
Few strands of saffron soaked in water
Pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
wash and soak rice for at least 30 mins
Heat up ghee in a pan
Fry cashews and raisins. Keep aside
In the same pan, add cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom
Sauté for 20-30 secs
Add the soaked and drained rice
Fry for few mins( gently)
Add coconut milk
Cover and cook on low flame for about 10 mins ( until rice is 90 % cooked)
Mix grated coconut and jaggery and add to the rice
Mix ( gently)
Add saffron, cashews, and raisins
Add nutmeg powder
Add a pinch of salt
Stir gently
Cover and cook on low flame for another 5-8 mins ( until rice is fully cooked)
That’s it, your delicious Narali Bhat is ready
Serve garnished with nuts and fresh coconut