By Nikita Toppo
Thengai sadam or coconut rice is a popular South Indian rice dish that is made with coconut and spices.
1 heaped cup cooked rice, 1/3 cup coconut grated, salt to taste, To Temper: 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp split urad dal, 1/2 tsp jeera, 1 green chilli, 1 red chilli, a sprig of curry leaves, 1 tbsp cashews
Heat oil in a pan & add mustard seeds and dal. Let it splutter then fry till golden. Give a quick sauté. Add curry leaves and both the chillies.
Sauté for 2 mins in low flame. Add cashews, fry until golden, then add coconut. Sauté for 2 mins.
Finally, add cooked rice along with salt. Toss well until nicely combined and serve hot.