Sweet Coconut Rice, also known as “Narali Bhath” is a traditional Maharashtrian recipe cooked especially on “Narali Poornima” which is a full moon day during the auspicious Hindu month, Shravan. This day is also known as “Raksha Bandhan”, a festival to celebrate the love and the lifetime bond of sisters and brothers. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry This make-ahead recipe is a crowd pleaser and we make it frequently for gatherings and parties. I am so excited to share this Instant Pot recipe with the help and expert advice from my Mom. If you do not have an Instant Pot, do check out the stovetop recipe. I love that this recipe uses few ingredients:
Long grain Basmati riceHomemade gheeFresh frozen coconutSugarCardamom and clovesGarnish - Saffron, raisins, and cashews
Tips
Here are my best tips for perfect Sweet Coconut Rice:
Process
Step by Step Sweet Coconut Rice Recipe: Wash, rinse, and soak rice in water for 20 minutes. Drain the rice and keep it aside. Soak saffron in milk and set aside for garnishing. Turn Instant Pot to Saute mode and heat 1 tablespoon of ghee. Add cashews and cook for a minute or until they turn golden brown, stirring constantly. Take the cashews out and keep them aside for garnishing in the end. Add remaining ghee to the pot. Add cardamom pods and cloves. Cook for 10-15 seconds as the spices release the aromas. Add drained rice and toast gently for a minute stirring constantly. Add 1-½ cups of water and salt. Mix well. Make sure all the rice is submerged underwater (photos 1 - 4). Close the Instant Pot with the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on Pressure Cook/Manual(Hi) for 6 minutes followed by 5-minute Natural Pressure Release. Open the Instant pot and add coconut, sugar, raisins, and cardamom powder and gently mix everything together. Set the Instant Pot to Saute(less) mode. Cook with a glass lid on for 5 minutes. Garnish with fried cashews and saffron (photos 5 - 6). ★ Have you tried this recipe? We love your feedback, Please click on the stars in the recipe card below to rate.
Recipe
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