Coconut rice(Thengai sadam) with seppankizhangu roast is one of my most favorite lunch menu. Its not only easy to make, it makes a complete tasty lunch box menu. This has been sitting in my drafts for about 6 months so didn't want to delay anymore :)

Thenga Sadam / Coconut Rice Recipe - Ingredients
- Cooked Rice - 1 cup
- Coconut - 1/2 cup grated
- Cashews - 5 roughly broken
- Salt - as required
To Temper
- Oil - 1 tbsp
- Ghee - 1 tsp
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Urad dal(white) - 1 tbsp
- Jeera - 1 tsp
- Hing(Perungayam) - a pinch
- Green chillies - 2 slitted
- Curry leaves - few
Method:
Cook the rice until fluffy and keep aside to cool.Fry cashews in ghee till golden brown, set aside.Heat oil and ghee, add mustard seeds, jeera and urad dal allow it to crackle. Then add green chillies, curry leaves and hing. Now add grated coconut and saute in low flame till moisture leaves.

Dont let it brown just saute it for 3mins in low flame till nice aroma rises.Now add required salt and give a quick stir. Add the cooked rice and mix well.


Seppankizhangu Varuval / Colocasia Yam Fry Recipe - Ingredients
- Seppankizhangu - 10 to 15 pieces
- Chilli powder - 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder - a generous pinch
- Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
- Corn flour - 1 tsp
- Garam masala powder - 1/4 tsp (optional)
- Oil - To deep fry
- Salt - as required

Method:
1.In a pan, cook seppankizhangu with enough water until soft. Drain water and allow it to cool.Now peel off the skin and slit vertically. Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste, cornflour, garam masala powder, required salt and leave it marinated for 15-30 mins.
2.Keep refrigerated so that while frying it doesnt drink much oil.Deep fry until golden brown and drain it in tissue paper. You can even roast it in dosa tawa.

2.Keep refrigerated so that while frying it doesnt drink much oil.Deep fry until golden brown and drain it in tissue paper. You can even roast it in dosa tawa.
My Notes:
- For coconut rice - you can add channa dhal and boiled peanuts while tempering as a variation.
- For seppankizhangu fry - to cut down oil you can just toast it in dosa tawa , I make it this way too.
















Wonderful combo, both recipes r gr8!
ReplyDeletelol...my next post would b rice and even the yam fry would b posted very soon...love both the recipes..looks yumm
ReplyDeleteNice combo.. :) I have tasted this yam fry but never tried on my own. Love it a lot but :)
ReplyDeletei wont add cumin..will try next time with cumin seeds. both r great combo! lovely click!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious and love the fry ...I do very similar way too ..
ReplyDeleteDelicious combination. Would love to give it a try.
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Wow!! what an awesome presentation and superb combo!! yyyyuuuummmmmmmm.........
ReplyDeletethenga sadam n seppankizhanghu varuval .. my fav..
ReplyDeleteMy hubby likes both! and i make them both..not as a combo..
ReplyDeletethis seppan kizhangu turns out to be itchy to the throat these days and i havent made it for a while!
Both the sadham and the varuval looks delectable sharmee :)..cute clicks!!
Are you a non vegetarian? just read your comment in my latest post..
These two dishes together make a fantastic festive meal!!! A perfect post for this festive season Sharmilee :)
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@Bharathy : Yes yes I eat nonveg but havent tried my hands at cooking as I am not comfortable cooking nonveg but have to atleast for mittus sake :)
ReplyDeletewow..I'm incredibly impressed with your preparation n presentation..:)
ReplyDeleteTasty Appetite
Yummy rice dish....coconut sadam is all time fav.
ReplyDeleteVery nice recipe Sharmi.......awesome presentation.
ReplyDeletelovely combu and yumm it is :)
ReplyDeleteYummy combo..
ReplyDeleteHi Sharmee,both will do supergood pairing.Nice Match.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePerfectly paired dishes dear...looking super tasty:)
ReplyDeletewow yummy and delicious combo sharmilee !!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful combo bear. Love it.
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Wow!! what an awesome presentation and superb combo!!
ReplyDeleteDelicious combo. Yesterday I made the same combo but I made mango rice. Clicks r awesome.
ReplyDeleteMmm mmm i love it.. awesome combination.. Used to take this for school.. wonderful lunch box meal too.
ReplyDeletei can't take my eyes of the sepakizhangu.. now how do i get an invitatin to this tasty lunch?
ReplyDeleteI can't take my eyes of the sepakizhangu... Now, how do i get an invitation to this tasty lunch?
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your pictures!!!! both recipes are superb!!
ReplyDeleteYummy pics ~ love the combo!
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my fave rice dish!: )
ReplyDeleteCombo sounds divine,makes me hungry..can't wait to try this.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favs. Sorry about not visiting for a while..will catch up soon :-)
ReplyDeleteOh great combo and love this coconut rice!!!
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I can survive for many days with this both dishes, makes me hungry..
ReplyDeleteWow... this is one divine combo Sharmilee..
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I haven't deep fried the sempankizhangu, sounds excellent with coconut rice!
ReplyDeleteI love yam fry, always, delicious and crunchy, good combo with coconut rice.
ReplyDeleteLovely combo Sharmilee. I loved the coloccasia curry a lot :)
ReplyDeletewow such a delicious combo.. seppankizhangu varuval is mouth watering..
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing - its our favourite too!1
ReplyDeletethat both combo looks great. its been a while i did coconut rice..
ReplyDeletelovely combo...looks absolutely delicious.
ReplyDeleteSimple and delicious rice :) A keeper at times of kitchen sickness. :)
ReplyDeleteNice combo .. Coconut rice is an All time favorite
ReplyDeleteThat could be my favourite lunch menu too! Yummy!
ReplyDeleteNice clicks .. hubby's favorite too.
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hi im in states i use grated-dried packed coconut,if i fry it it will become brown.can u tell me a remidy for that
ReplyDelete@Eric : I havent used dried coconut but I assume that dried coconut need not fried...can you not add it raw?
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