Thengai Sadam Recipe
A South Indian specialty rice, this dish of coconut flavoured rice is often made during festive seasons.
Servings Prep Time
2 5minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Servings Prep Time
2 5minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Ingredients
For Tadka/Tempering
Instructions
  1. Wash and cook rice using the regular method. Once done, allow to cool and add salt.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and add asafoetida, mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves, broken dry chilies. When the mustard seeds begin to splutter, add cashew nuts and fry until light golden brown.
  3. Add grated coconut and cook for 2 minutes under low flame until the coconut dries.
  4. Add the mix to rice and cook for 2-3 minutes and serve.
Recipe Notes

Tip: You can add peanuts instead of cashew nuts.