Indian Coconut Rice Pilaf

1. directions (From Julie Sahni's Classic Indian Vegetarian cookbook) soak 2c long grain rice in water, meanwhile boil 2c coconut milk + 1. 5c water + 1t grated fresh ginger Drain and add the rice, bring to a boil again, cover, turn off heat.
2. In separate pan, fry 4T oil + 1. 5t mustard seeds until they pop add 8 chopped dried red chillies, brown add 1/3c sesame seeds and brown lightly.
3. Pour the flavored oil + 1 - 1. 5t salt over rice, toss in 1c flaked fresh coconut (or dried unsweetened that's been soaked).