3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1pinch turmeric

2 cloves

4 black peppercorns

2 black or brown cardamom pods

2 cups dried coconut

2 cups brown rice

4 cups vegetable broth

1 tablespoon chopped almonds

1 tablespoon cashews

1 tablespoon raisins

Salt to taste

 

Heat oil in a heavy pot and sauté cumin until browned. Add turmeric, cloves, peppercorns and cardamom. Stir for about a minute before adding coconut. Saute coconut until golden. Add rice and sauté over medium heat for a couple of minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, add salt and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook until rice is cooked. Stir in cashews, raisins and almonds. Serve warm.