1 1/2 c Rice
1 1/2 c Coconut, fresh and shredded
3 tb Butter/oleo
1 Onion, medium and chopped
1 pn Salt
1 ts Cardamon, ground

Soak Rice for 30 mins in 1 1/2 cups water.

At the same time, soak Coconut for 30 mins in 2 cups water.

Drain rice and set aside. Reserve the water.

Blend the coconut, using the water in which it was soaked. Strain and reserve the coconut milk.

Heat butter/oleo in a skillet. Add onions and saute until golden.

Add rice and fry a few minutes.

Add coconut milk and water in which the rice was soaked. Bring to a boil. Add salt to taste and cardamom. Lower heat and cook until rice is done.