Coconut Milk Rice (With Raw Mango)

Inspired by the subtle infusion of whole spices in variety of rice recipes(by Nava), here I got one. No powdered spices required, just the whole ones should suffice. This is a simple recipe, but tastes pretty good. I added raw mango to give that kick, since we are not adding any powdered spices. The coconut milk, gives the mild sweetness to the rice which gets enhanced by the sharp sour taste of raw mango. If you are one of those, who appreciates the innate taste of whole spices or veggies, probably you will like this rice. Give it a try.

Ingredients:
1)Long Grain Rice - 1 cup
2)Raw Mango - 1/2(chopped)
3)Carrot - 1(chopped)
4)Green Chilli - 1 to 2(slit)
5)Onion - 1 (small, chopped)
6)Coconut Milk - 3/4 cup(thick, add 1/4 cup water to dilute it) - (I got Dabur brand Coconut Milk)
7)Ginger - 1/2 inch (grated)
8)Salt - to taste
9)Oil - 1.5 tsp
10)Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
11)Cinnamon stick, Cardamon and Cloves - a few

Preparation:
1)Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes. Heat oil in a pan and add cinnamon, cardamon, cloves, cumin seeds, let it splutter.
2)Add slit green chilli and grated ginger, saute for couple of seconds.
3)Add chopped onion, salt and saute until onion turns translucent.
4)Add chopped mango and carrot, saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
5)Now add the coconut milk and mix well.
6)Add the soaked rice and mix well. Adjust the amount of water.
7)Transfer the content to a pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles.

Coconut milk rice is ready.