BASMATI COCONUT RICE WITH MUSHROOMS AND ZUCCHINI

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Boiled rice is fine but often improves when other ingredients are added. The mushrooms and zucchini add texture and flavour to this dish. It is also a lot more colourful, serve with chicken dishes and curries.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups basmati rice, washed and drained
2 tablespoons dessicated unsweetened coconut
3 1/2 cups water
1 chicken stock cube
1 teaspoon cumin seed (optional)
1 ounce butter
1 lemon, rind of, grated
6 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
1 zucchini, cut into matchsticks
1 ounce butter

Steps:

  • Melt 1 oz of butter in a medium sized pan and fry the rice and cumin seeds till the rice is translucent.
  • To the rice add the coconut, stock cube and lemon rind, and water. Bring to the boil, stir rice ONCE, reduce heat cover the pan and cook for 12 minutes turn heat off and leave to stand.
  • While the rice is cooking :-.
  • Melt the other oz butter in a frying pan and fry the mushrooms and zucchini till just soft. Add to the rice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.9, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 390, Carbohydrate 76.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 10.1

Alison Mogaetsho
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I'm a big fan of coconut, and this recipe did not disappoint! The coconut milk and spices gave the rice a really unique and flavorful taste. The mushrooms and zucchini were also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, ev


Md Delower Hossain
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste, but I think that's because I didn't use enough spices. Next time, I'll add more cumin and cayenne pepper. Other than that, the dish was delicious! The coconut milk and rice were cooked perfectly, and the mu


Faheem Rajput
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The zucchini was cooked perfectly, and it added a really nice texture to the dish. The coconut milk and spices also gave the rice a really unique and flavorfu


Ahmed Oranga
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious! The rice was cooked perfectly, and the coconut milk and spices gave it a really nice flavor. The mushrooms and zucchini were also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this reci


Jeff7 Dutton
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a bit too much cayenne pepper. Next time, I'll use less. Other than that, the dish was delicious! The coconut milk and spices gave the rice a really nice flavor, and the mu


Shamraziii Shamraziii
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I'm a big fan of coconut, and this recipe did not disappoint! The coconut milk and spices gave the rice a really unique and flavorful taste. The mushrooms and zucchini were also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, ev


Jackie Nerem
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste, but I think that's because I didn't use enough spices. Next time, I'll add more cumin and cayenne pepper. Other than that, the dish was delicious! The coconut milk and rice were cooked perfectly, and the mu


Tristan Keightley
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The mushrooms were cooked perfectly, and they added a really nice texture to the dish. The coconut milk and spices also gave the rice a really unique and fla


Vuyolwethu Okolo
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious! The rice was cooked perfectly, and the coconut milk and spices gave it a really nice flavor. The mushrooms and zucchini were also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this reci


mahlet bekele
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a bit too much cayenne pepper. Next time, I'll use less. Other than that, the dish was delicious! The coconut milk and spices gave the rice a really nice flavor, and the mu


Temesgen Tesfamariam
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The coconut milk and spices gave the rice a really unique and flavorful taste. The mushrooms and zucchini were also a great addition. I would definitely recomm


Iqra Anees Mithi
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste, but I think that's because I didn't use enough spices. Next time, I'll add more cumin and cayenne pepper. Other than that, the dish was delicious! The coconut milk and rice were cooked perfectly, and the mu


Hassan Bonni
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I was looking for a new way to cook rice, and I'm so glad I found this recipe! The coconut milk and spices give the rice a really unique and flavorful taste. The mushrooms and zucchini are also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this reci


Ajoo Bhai
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious! The rice was cooked perfectly, and the coconut milk and spices gave it a really nice flavor. The mushrooms and zucchini were also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this reci


Mouzzam mouzzam
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the coconut milk and spices gave it a really unique and flavorful taste. The mushrooms and zucchini were also a great addition. I would


Md Saipuo
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a bit too much cayenne pepper. Next time, I'll use less. Other than that, the dish was delicious! The coconut milk and spices gave the rice a really nice flavor, and the mu


Nancy Kamugisha
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The coconut milk and spices give the rice a really unique and flavorful taste. The mushrooms and zucchini are also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recip


Jaroy Jaar
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a success. The coconut milk and spices give the rice a delicious flavor, and the mushrooms and zucchini add a nice texture. It's a great dish to serve for a weeknight meal or a special occasion


Nahiyan Haxan
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This basmati coconut rice with mushrooms and zucchini was a hit! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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