Thanks Karthik
1. No, the rice won't be sticky - the coconut milk should not be too thick. If you are using milk from coconut, mix first and 2nd milk. If you are using packed ones, dilute with water. Milk from one coconut is enough for 4 cups of (raw) rice.
2. Basmati can be used. But for better flavour use Thai white rice. Fragrant rice works well too. No, pulungal cannot be used. ;)
3. Tauhu is firm tofu - you can probably get it from any Asian shops. It looks like this
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-37gAjjoV7R...-SOYA-009a.jpg
some people have told me that it can be substituted by paneer, but I don't know. 8-)
aduththu varudhunga :)