Coconut Flavored Rice Upma Recipe

Upma Coconut

Coconuts are known to be a powerhouse of health benefits. They are known to boost one's immunity and contain antifungal, antiviral, anti-parasitic and antibacterial properties as well. You can consume coconut in any of its various forms, such as raw coconut, coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut butter, coconut water etc.

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Coconut is known to help treat many diseases such as throat infections, digestive problems, influenza, lice, giardia, bronchitis, and many other ailments.

Recipe Category: Upma
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Total Time (Minutes): 30
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
  • Idli Rice,Soaked in water for 3 to 4 hours - 2 Cup
  • Fresh coconut , grated - Third fourth cup
  • Ginger chilli paste - 1 spoon
  • Salt - To taste
  • Water
  • Oil
  • Urad Dal (Split) - 1 Spoon
  • Few Chopped Curry leaves
  • Roasted Peanuts - 1 Tbsp
Instructions:
  • Coarse coconut and rice mixture - (First grind idli rice (soaked and drained), along with freshly grated coconut, ginger green chilli paste, salt and make a coarse mixture with 1/4 cup of water. Keep it aside.
  • Heat oil. Add urad dal, curry leaves.
  • Once they sizzle, add roasted peanuts, coarse coconut and rice mixture (we made it in first step) into the pan and mix it.
  • Cover it with lid and cook for about 20 to 25 minutes on low heat. Adjust water if needed.
  • Stir with a ladle every 5 minutes or so.
  • Keep it closed and cook until the rice gets cooked and water is absorbed. Adjust salt & spice if required.