SRI LANKAN YELLOW RICE (KAHA BATH)
Taken from a Charmaine Solomon recipe (The Complete Asian Cookbook), goes wonderfully with Sri Lankan Chicken curry (Kukl Mas Curry) recipe number 268510
Provided by Lou van
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash rice and drain thoroughly.
- Heat ghee in a large saucepan, add onion and fry until it begins to turn golden brown.
- Add cloves, peppercorns,cardamom pods, turmeric, salt, curry leaves and lemon grass.
- Add rice and fry, stirring constantly (ensure each grain is coated), for 2-3 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and cook for 20-25 mins without lifting the lid.
- Test the rice and cook for slightly longer if needed.
- When cooked the spices will have come to the top.
- Remove spices and leaves used for flavouring and fluff up the rice lightly with a fork.
- Serve hot.
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Bhuwan Khadka
khadka-bhuwan6@yahoo.comThis recipe is way too complicated. I'm never making it again.
Toufeeq khan
t-khan@aol.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my rice came out mushy.
Matunda Afya
am@hotmail.comThis recipe is not authentic Sri Lankan yellow rice. It's more like a pilaf.
Nina Paul
paul.nina@hotmail.comI thought the recipe was a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better.
Olivia Atkins
olivia.atkins14@gmail.comThe rice was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Mokwe Nadine
n.m53@yahoo.comI was looking for a simple and flavorful yellow rice recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make and tasted delicious.
Malik hasnat Hasnat ali
malikh34@hotmail.comThis was my first time making yellow rice and it came out great! Thanks for the recipe!
Health Solution BD
health_s4@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect.
Armando Laguer
a.l@yahoo.comI made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Mohammed Abdullah
abdullah_mohammed@yahoo.comGreat recipe - easy to follow and the end result was amazing. Will definitely make this again!
JUNIOR JUSTICE
juniorj5@gmail.comThis was a delicious and authentic Sri Lankan yellow rice dish! The flavors were perfect and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.