Coconut Rice (Thengai Saadam) | Rasaala

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice, cooked so that grains are separate
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp urad dal
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 10-15 pieces broken or whole cashew nuts (unsalted)
• 1-2 green chilies for flavor; can be skipped
• 1/4 tsp hing
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen grated coconut
• 1/2 tsp salt for the coconut mix
• 1 tbsp tempering oil (avocado/coconut)