Madhubhat (honey and coconut rice)

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then drain it.
2. In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk with the water, the cinnamon stick and the cardamom.
3. Add the rice, cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring from time to time.
4. Stir in the honey, the sugar and the pinch of salt, then cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Add the grated coconut and the raisins if you use them, and mix gently.
6. Remove the cinnamon stick and let it rest for 5 minutes off the heat.
7. Serve lukewarm or cold, topped with toasted flaked almonds.