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Name: Authentic Thengai Sadam (South Indian Coconut Rice)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (200g); 1 cup grated fresh coconut (or frozen, thawed); 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon ghee (or coconut oil for a vegan version); 1 tablespoon split urad dal (skinned black gram); 1 tablespoon chana dal (split chickpeas); 2 tablespoons raw peanuts (or cashews); 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 dried red chilies, broken; 1 sprig curry leaves (about 10-12 leaves); 1 inch ginger, finely chopped; 1 green chili, slit (optional, for extra heat); 2 tablespoons split cashews (optional, for garnish); 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing); Salt to taste; 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for finishing)

Thengai sadam

🇮🇳 India

South

a coconut rice dish

Vegetarian

Breakfast dish

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