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 :

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 cup jaggery
• 1 cup coconut milk
• ½ cup fresh grated coconut
• 2-3 tsp ghee
• ½ tsp nutmeg powder
• 2-3 cloves
• 1 small piece of cinnamon
• 2-3 green cardamom
• Few cashews and raisins
• Few strands of saffron soaked in water
• Pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Wash and soak rice for at least 30 mins.
2. Heat up ghee in a pan.
3. Fry cashews and raisins. Keep aside.
4. In the same pan, add cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom.
5. Sauté for 20-30 secs.
6. Add the soaked and drained rice.

1. Fry for few mins (gently).
2. Add coconut milk.

1. Cover and cook on low flame for about 10 mins (until rice is 90% cooked).
2. Mix grated coconut and jaggery and add to the rice.

1. Mix gently.
2. Add saffron, cashews, and raisins.
3. Add nutmeg powder.
4. Add a pinch of salt.
5. Stir gently.
6. Cover and cook on low flame for another 5-8 mins (until rice is fully cooked).
7. That’s it, your delicious Narali Bhat is ready.

Serve garnished with nuts and fresh coconut.