I am from AP, India. Currently residing in Cleveland, OH

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Dreaming loud is the outlet of my dreams/ my other passions in life. I started this space as a medium to document by journey towards the lifestyle I dream of that is both green and glamorous.

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No. It feels like it though! I am a full-time software developer and I work every minute I don’t spend on my current job.

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All pictures in the blog and other social medias like Instagram and Facebook are either taken by my best friend Lakki or by myself using a tripod; unless stated otherwise.

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I use Canon Mark III 5D and 50mm prime lens for all my pictures.

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I strive to pick all organic products but not all the time, the products mentioned are 100% organic but definitely a certified natural alternative over synthetic products with no parabens, fillers and other harmful ingredients like the ones mentioned in my ingredients to avoid list. All my homemade recipes are 100% natural

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Coconut Milk Pulao Recipe

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Being a South Indian, nothing excites me more than a full plate of spicy food that is quick to make and healthy. This mouth-savoring Coconut Milk Pulao Recipe is one of my favorite go-to recipes for weekends or when I’m expecting some friends or guests over. It’s a delicious on-pot recipe that is made with coconut milk, basmati rice, spices, and mixed vegetables.

Guess what, this is also my first food recipe on the blog :). So, let me give you an overview of what recipes I share here- Quick to make, vegetarian or vegan, healthy, and require fewer utensils. These recipes are mostly exclusive to dl or done by altering the original recipe to make them hassle-free and lazy friendly 🙂

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Coconut Milk Pulao Recipe

Coconut Milk Pulao Recipe

Coconut Milk Pulao is a one-pot delicious recipe made with coconut milk, rice, spices, and mixed vegetables.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, South Indian

Servings

Equipment

1 Instant Pot
2 Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice
1/2 can coconut milk
3 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp oil
1/4 cup cashews
salt to taste
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

Vegetables

2 medium size onions, julienned
1 potato
6-7 green chilies, vertically sliced
3 medium size carrots diced
1/2 cup green peas
1/4 cup beans cut into bite-size pieces

Spices

3 bay leaf
8 cloves
2 one-inch cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
1 tsp shahi jeera (sub with cumin seeds)
1/4 tsp turmeric
4 green cardamoms or 1/e tsp cardamom seeds
1 mace

Instructions

Prep

Add 1/2 can coconut milk to a bowl (which will be thick as paste), and mix it well to make it dense- add 1 cup water to dilute it
In a different bowl add rice, now add 3 1/2 cups of coconut milk + water to it
Add salt to the water and mix it. When you taste the water should be slightly salty.

Cooking Method

Turn on the Instant pot in the sautee mode, and add ghee and oil to it.
Once the ghee is hot, add all the spices, green chilies, and cashews and saute for a minute
Add onions to it and some salt. Saute till the color of the onions turn light brown
Add ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell of the paste goes away. Keep stirring frequently to avoid the mixture sticking to the pot. Stir in veggies to the mixture and saute for a couple of mins
Hit cancel and scrape up all the browned bits left in the pot after sauteeing, use some water if needed. This step is crucial to avoid the burn notice
Add the rice you prepped with coconut milk to it. Close the lid, choose the pressure cook button, and adjust the time to 7 mins on high pressure. If using pressure cooker, cook it for 3 whistles.
Wait for natural release, and fluff the rice with a fork.
Serve the rice hot with raita and kurma curry.

Keyword Coconut Milk Biryani, Coconut Milk Pulao

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Nutrition Facts

Coconut is one of the richest sources of saturated fats that contain Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)- medium chain fatty acid that is essential for good health. It helps in improving digestion, increasing metabolism, decreasing hunger, and help in reducing abdominal fat.

In addition, Coconut contains no trans fat and is gluten-free- perfect for vegans. Also, the Lauric Acid in coconut contains Antiviral, Anti-fungal, and Antibacterial healing properties.

For 100 ml serving