Mappilai samba is a traditional rice variety from the Indian subcontinent, much known for its nutritional value and medicinal properties.
Wash and clean the mappillai sambha rice and soak overnight.
Rinse and pour in three cups of fresh water and pressure cook for five to six whistles.
After it cools down, take it out and drain the excess water if there is any.
Transfer it to a broad vessel and let it cool.
Add the measured quantity of jaggery and stir well.
Tip in the grated coconut with a good stir.
At last, sprinkle a few pinches of cardamom powder and mix well.
Now the nutritious coconut mappilai sambha rice is ready to eat.
Serve it as an after school snack for kids or as an evening tiffin for the family.
As much as possible, eat it while it is still warm to relish its taste to the fullest.