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Thengai Sadam, south Indian style coconut rice served along with Kaala channa stir fry. Both placed at an angle to each other on a wooden chopping board.
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Thengai Sadam

Thengai Sadam, South Indian style coconut rice. Vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time15 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: South Indian
Servings: 3 persons

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Cold pressed coconut oil
  • 12 halves Cashews
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Broken white urad dal
  • 1 tsp Channa dal
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves 2
  • 2 dry red chilis
  • 2 c Cooked raw Ponni rice, cooled Refer recipe notes for more information.
  • 3/4 c Fresh grated coconut
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a pan with coconut oil.
  • Add the cashews and fry till pale golden brown.
  • Now, add the mustard seeds, Urad dal and channa dal.
  • Allow the dals to brown.
  • Now, add the dry red chili and curry leaves and fry for 20 secs.
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  • Switch off the flame.
  • Add the cooked rice and grated coconut along with salt.
  • Mix well.
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  • Serve with any curry of your choice.
    Thengai Sadam, south Indian style coconut rice served along with Kaala channa stir fry. Both placed at an angle to each other on a wooden chopping board.

Notes

For any South Indian style variety rice, short grained rice is preferred. 
I have used raw Ponni rice to make coconut rice today.
However, if you are unable to source this, then use Basmati rice which works equally well too.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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