Coconut Rice with Tadka Buttermilk - Foodness Gracious

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice, rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups water or coconut milk (for extra flavor)
• 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut (or unsweetened desiccated coconut)
• 1 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 2 green chilies, slit
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• Fresh cilantro
• Extra green chili slices
• Lemon wedges