Naralichya tandul recipe

Wash and soak rice in water for 10 minutes. Add water and salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the rice and stir, letting the water come to a boil again. Place the lid on the saucepan and lower the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice steam for 5 minutes. Keep the cooked rice aside.

Firstly, in a large kadai heat oil and saute mustard, urad dal, chana dal, few curry leaves, dried red chilli. also add green chilli, 1-inch ginger. saute slightly. Now add cashews and roast till the cashews turn golden brown, add in grated coconut and saute for a minute or till raw smell goes away. Further, add cooked rice and salt, mix gently without breaking the rice. Now cover and simmer for 2 minutes, or till rice absorbs coconut flavour.

Once done, remove it in a serving dish and serve hot.