Still, not everyone prefers to put in the time to toast coconut at home -- cooks often opt for the convenience of store-bought flakes, rather than firing up the oven just for this one garnish.

Let the rice sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavours. Peel and slice mangoes and top the rice with it. Drizzle some of the remaining coconut sauce over the rice, and garnish it with toasted ...