Name: Coconut-Sesame Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (200 g) basmati rice; 2½ tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), divided (or you can use a mix of butter and canola oil); 4 tablespoons (35 g) sesame seeds; ½ cup (50 g) shredded, unsweetened coconut; 1 small-medium onion, diced; 1 bay leaf; 2 pods cardamom, cracked open; 2 whole cloves; 2 teaspoons coarse salt (use less if you’re using fine salt); 2 cups (475 ml) boiling water