Coconut Rice III

== Ingredients ==
* 3 tbsp ghee
* 1 tsp cumin seeds
* 1 pinch turmeric
* 2 cloves
* 4 black peppercorns
* 2 black or brown cardamom pods
* 2 cups dried coconut
* 2 cups brown rice
* 3¾ cups water
* 1½ tsp salt
* 1 tbsp chopped almonds
== Directions ==
# Pre-soak rice for an hour and then rinse well, pick out the dirt.
# Heat ghee in a heavy pot and saute cumin till brown.
# Add turmeric, cloves, peppercorns and cardamom.
# Stir for about a minute.
# Stir in coconut.
# Saute till golden.
# Add rice and continue sauteing, over medium heat for 2 minutes.
# Pour in water, add salt, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and cook for about 20 minutes, until the water has evaporated and the rice is cooked.
# Garnish with cashews, raisins and almonds.
# Serve with any main curry.
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