- Wash rice and drain for at least 30 minutes. Heat the ghee in a heavy saucepan and fry the onions, curry leaves and whole spices, cashew nuts, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden.
- Add the turmeric and the rice and fry, stirring, until the rice is coated with the ghee, about 3 or 4 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk and salt, stir and bring to the boil, then cover with a well-fitting lid, turn heat very low and cook for 25 minutes or until the coconut milk is absorbed
- Serve the rice hot, garnished with fried cashews and accompanied by curries and sambals.