Narali Bhat Recipe (Sweet Coconut Rice)

September 18, 2023 · By Preeti Gupta, Ayurvedic Doctor-level certified (NAMA)

• Buy locally grown organic ingredients, if possible

  • 1 cup white rice, raw

  • 3 teaspoons ghee (make organic ghee at home)

  • 7-8 whole cloves

  • 2 cups water, hot

  • 1 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut or shredded coconut

  • 1 1/2 cup jaggery (gud), powdered

  • 4 green cardamoms, whole or freshly ground

  • 4-5 strands saffron

  • A pinch of rock salt (saindhav namak)

• Rice and ghee together nourish the dhatus (body tissues) and enhance ojas (vital essence). Coconut, with its cooling properties, pacifies fiery Pitta,.

• Due to its sweet and heavy nature, those with a dominant Kapha dosha should enjoy Narali Bhat in moderation.

Recipe Serves 3-4

Directions:

1. Begin by cleansing and soaking the rice, allowing it to soak in water for two hours. Upon completion, ensure thorough draining.

2. In a pan, heat up the ghee, add cloves and the soaked rice, sauté for a short while (1-2 min). Gently pour in hot water and let it simmer until the rice grains cooked throughly.

3. In another pan, add ghee and sauté coconut for 1-2 min, add jaggery, cardamom, saffron, and a pinch of salt and mix it well. Add the cooked rice into this, let it cook for a few more moments on gentle heat.

4. Before serving, garnish with shredded coconut.

Ayurveda is a traditional system of wellness and is not a substitute for medical care. Content here is educational. Please consult your physician about any medical condition.