How long does Thenga Thenga Sadham take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Thenga Thenga Sadham serve?

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

Is Thenga Thenga Sadham vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Thenga Thenga Sadham spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Thenga Thenga Sadham?

¾ cup Coconut, 250 grams Basmati Rice, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, ¼ cup Cashew (half), 400 ml Coconut Milk, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Thenga Thenga Sadham?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Thenga Thenga Sadham?

About 833 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thenga Thenga Sadham

Name: Thenga Thenga Sadham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 400 ml Coconut Milk; 250 grams Basmati Rice, Soaked; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 tsp Urad Dal (split); ¼ cup Cashew (half); 1 Onion, Diced; 2 Green Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Garlic, Minced; ½ tsp Asafoetida; ¾ tsp Salt; ¾ cup Coconut, Grated; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

35 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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2 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as thengai sadam, coconut sadam · Veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Rice dishes One-pot meals Vegan Dairy-free

Thenga thenga sadham: basmati cooked in coconut milk, tossed in coconut oil with cashews and grated coconut. Mild, serves 2, 35 minutes plus soaking, video.

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

14 items

3 people

Coconut Milk400 ml
Basmati Rice, Soaked250 grams
Salt1¼ tsp
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)2 tsp
Cashew (half)¼ cup
Onion, Diced1
Green Chilli2
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Garlic, Minced1 tbsp
Asafoetida½ tsp
Coconut, Grated¾ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	833kcal	2499kcal
Protein	15g	44g
Carbohydrate	87g	262g
Fat	51g	153g
Fibre	7.9g	24g
Sugar	8.2g	25g

Cookd masalas for coconut

Method

1
In a pan pour the coconut milk and once it comes to a mild boil add the washed and soaked basmati rice and salt. Bring it to a boil and turn down the flame to a simmer and cook covered for 12 minutes, let the rice rest for 10 more minutes before fluffing it up.
Coconut MilkBasmati RiceSalt
2
In a kadhai, pour coconut oil, add the mustard seeds, and once they splutter add the urad dal and cashew nuts, and saute until they turn golden brown. Add the onion, green chillies, curry leaves and garlic, and saute for 30 seconds on a moderate flame or until the onions turn translucent. Add the cooked rice, salt and grated coconut. Toss the rice until completely mixed. Garnish the rice with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Cashew (half)OnionGreen ChilliCurry leavesGarlicAsafoetidaSaltCoconutCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Thenga Thenga Sadham take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thenga Thenga Sadham serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thenga Thenga Sadham vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Thenga Thenga Sadham spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Thenga Thenga Sadham?: ¾ cup Coconut, 250 grams Basmati Rice, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, ¼ cup Cashew (half), 400 ml Coconut Milk, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thenga Thenga Sadham?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Thenga Thenga Sadham?: About 833 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

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Priyanka KumarJuly 2024
the videos is missing the part where you add the rice in the end along with a few more ingredients. Other than that, it was delish!
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Nandan KVOctober 2023
A very simple and scrumptious recipe .. worth trying .. thank you
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A Cookd cookSeptember 2023
came out so well....the measurements were perfect to the core...tasted and smelled sooooo good