Coconut Rice Pilaf

http://www.suesnutritionbuzz.com/2012/10/25/light-healthy-coconut-rice-pilaf-made-with-vitacoco-coconut-water/

Ingredients

2 cups long grain basmati rice

2 cups coconut water

1 cup coconut milk

1 red onion (sliced )

1 teaspoon ginger

1 teaspoon chili flakes

1/2 cup shredded coconut

2 tablespoons coconut oil

1 teaspoon mustard seed (optional)

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups green peas

Savory and light this coconut rice pilaf made with coconut water is bursting with flavor and fiber !

Soak rice in water for about 10 minutes.
Heat coconut oil, add mustard seed and wait till they splutter. Add sliced onion,grated ginger and chili flakes and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add coconut flakes and saute for another 3 minutes.
Add coconut water and coconut milk to the above mixture. Add salt. Wait till it just begins to boil and add the rice. Cook covered for 10 minutes.
After ten minutes, stir in peas and cook for another 8 minutes or till cooked.
Serve hot with curry or eat plain for a light delish meal!