Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds grated fresh coconut*

4 cups raw rice

2 tablespoons oil

1 tablespoon salt

3 cloves

3 or 4 bay leaves

4 cups raw rice

4 medium onions

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1 stick cinnamon

*Alternatively use desiccated coconut and soak.

Method

  Grate coconut and extract milk in this way: put in fine cloth, knead, and set aside thick milk. Add 1/2 cup hot water, knead, set aside liquid. Repeat with more water till total of 8 cups liquid is obtained.* 

  Clean and wash rice well, drain, put in cooker.

  Mix into it coconut milk, oil, onions (peeled and quartered), salt, turmeric, and spices.

  Put over heat. Cover and stir occasionally to prevent sticking. After the mixture comes to a boil, continue stirring till only a little liquid remains.

  Place pot in moderate oven for 10 to 15 minutes. This part is important to obtain an aromatic taste.

  Serve with curry