Coconut Rice | Thengai Sadham Recipe

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup of basmathi rice

¼ cup of urad dal

½ cup of grated coconut

Salt

Coriander leaves (to garnish)

 To temper

2tsp oil

1tsp mustard seeds

Pinch of asofoetida

Cashews and peanuts – as needed

2-3 green chillies

1-2 red chillies (optional)

1 sprig curry leaves

How to make

• Wash and soak rice in 1:2 ratio of water for about 15 minutes. Pressure-cook the rice for 2-3 whistles and allow cooling. (The ratio differs based on the rice variety)
• Soak urad dal for 1 hour. Drain the water completely and dry roast in a pan till it turns light golden brown. Keep aside.

• In a separate pan heat oil and temper the items given.

• Add the roasted urad dal and grated coconut. Mix well.

• Now add the coconut mixture with the cooked rice. Add salt.

• Enjoy with pappads/vadams. 

Notes:

1. Avoid using green chillies if served for kids. Instead increase the red chillies ratio.
2. Roast the urad dal completely. Else it turns chewy.

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