In South India, coconut rice is very popular and prepared during Pongal and Onam festival. You can make this recipe within 20 minutes and serve it to your guests at your next potluck or party. You can also check my other rice recipes like Raw Mango Rice, Capsicum Rice, Milagai Podi Rice (Chutney Powder Rice. Also, check my 15+ Instant Pot Rice Recipes Collection. Making this rice is the easiest if you already have pre-cooked rice and shredded coconut. You can also try another version of coconut rice using coconut milk prepared in an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Also, if you are on a low-carb or keto diet, check this Indian Style Keto Coconut Cauliflower Rice recipe. This Thengai Sadam is a kids-friendly lunch box recipe. In the below picture, I have paired rice with masala corn and blueberries.
How to Make Coconut Rice
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 & saute it for 1-2 minutes. Once cooked, add cooked rice and adjust salt, mix well and turn off the flame. South Indian style Coconut Rice is ready & serve hot with raita.
What goes well with Coconut Rice?
Paneer Butter Masala Vegetable Kurma Yogurt Papad or Pickle
Variations
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