How long does Coconut Rice and Potato Fry take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Coconut Rice and Potato Fry serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Coconut Rice and Potato Fry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Coconut Rice and Potato Fry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Coconut Rice and Potato Fry?

1.5 cup Rice, 250 grams Potato, ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 1 tsp Coconut Oil, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1.5 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Coconut Rice and Potato Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Coconut Rice and Potato Fry?

About 913 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Coconut Rice and Potato Fry

Name: Coconut Rice and Potato Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 4 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 1.5 cup Rice, Cooked; ½ cup Coconut (Grated); 1 tsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Chana Dal; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded; 1.5 tsp Salt; 1.5 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 250 grams Potato, Thinly Sliced; 1.5 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1.5 tsp Salt

Also known as Thenga Satham, Urulai Varuval · Veg · Rice dishes, Dry sides

Rice dishes Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total30 min

Prep5 min

Cook25 min

Serves2

Per serving913 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Lunchbox

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4 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Coconut rice and potato fry: thenga satham tempered in coconut oil, with a crisp garlic chilli potato fry. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 30 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

14 items

Cooking for2 servings

Garlic, Crushed4 cloves
Rice, Cooked1.5 cup
Coconut (Grated)½ cup
Coconut Oil1 tsp
Chana Dal1 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)2 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded2
Salt3 tsp
Sunflower Oil1.5 tbsp
Potato, Thinly Sliced250 grams
Red Chilli Powder1.5 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	913kcal	1826kcal
Protein	17g	34g
Carbohydrate	158g	316g
Fat	25g	49g
Fibre	10g	21g
Sugar	3.1g	6.2g

Cookd masalas for rice

Method

1
In a kadai add coconut oil , channa dal, mustard seeds and urad dal. Once it pops, add curry leaves, dry red chilli and saute for 8 - 10 seconds. Now add coconut and saute for a minute on a medium flame.
Coconut (Grated)Coconut OilChana DalMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesDry Red Chilli
2
Now add the cooked rice, salt and mix well. Cook and toss for about 5 minutes.
RiceSalt
3
In a separate kadai add oil, urad dal and potato. Add the crushed garlic cloves.
GarlicSunflower OilUrad Dal (split)Potato
4
Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix well. Keep on sauteing, until the potato cooks and becomes crispy, around 15 minutes.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSalt

Before you start

How long does Coconut Rice and Potato Fry take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Coconut Rice and Potato Fry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Coconut Rice and Potato Fry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Coconut Rice and Potato Fry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Coconut Rice and Potato Fry?: 1.5 cup Rice, 250 grams Potato, ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 1 tsp Coconut Oil, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1.5 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Coconut Rice and Potato Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Coconut Rice and Potato Fry?: About 913 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.