Thai Coconut Garlic Rice Recipe

Thai Coconut Garlic Rice Recipe is a simple rice recipe, packed with flavours. The fried garlic in the rice gives it a lovely flavour and the addition of coconut milk, makes the rice soft and light.  The crunchy garnish of toasted coconut and garlic adds a lovely crunch to the rice.  Coconut Oil, Garlic, Rice, Water, Coconut milk, Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, Salt, Coconut Oil, Garlic, Dry coconut (kopra)   1 teaspoon Coconut Oil 4 cloves Garlic , finely chopped  1 cup Rice , washed and soaked in water for 20 minutes  1 cup Water 1 cup Coconut milk 1 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves , finely chopped   Salt , to taste  For the toasted coconut and garlic garnish  1 teaspoon Coconut Oil 4 cloves Garlic , cut lengthwise 2 tablespoons Dry coconut (kopra) , cut into thin strips     5   20     To begin making the Thai Coconut Garlic Rice Recipe, in a pressure cooker heat the coconut oil on medium-low flame, to this hot oil add the garlic and saute for about 40 seconds or until the garlic begins to change colour to a light brown. Once the garlic is slightly brown reduce the heat, add in the washed and drained rice, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of coconut milk, some salt to taste and close the pressure cooker. Pressure cook the Thai Coconut Garlic Rice for 2 whistles and turn off the flame. Allow the pressure to release naturally, then transfer the Thai Coconut Garlic Rice to a serving platter and set aside.