Coconut Rice (Thengai Sadam)

5 from 1 vote

One of South Indian's favorite rice dishes that is made often for quick lunch or lunch box.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, South Indian

Keyword coconut rice, easy coconut rice, south indian coconut rice, Thengai Sadam

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 701kcal

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil/ghee in a Kadai. Add mustard, cumin seeds, dals, red chili, hing saute for 1 minute till dals turn light brown.
Add cashew nuts, green chilies, curry leaves, ginger. Saute for another 1 minute.
Then add freshly grated coconut, salt, and saute it for 1-2 minutes.
Once cooked, add cooked rice and adjust salt, mix well and turn off the flame.
Coconut Rice is ready & serve hot with raita.

1. I have prepared this dish using freshly grated coconut but you can also use frozen shredded coconut. Just thaw before using.
2. You can increase or decrease grated coconut for this recipe according to your preference and liking.
3. You can replace peanuts with cashews in this recipe.
4. For gluten-free, skip asafetida.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.