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    You are here: Home / Recent Posts / Coconut Sevai | Thengai Sevai

    Coconut Sevai | Thengai Sevai

    Last Updated On: Mar 2, 2025 by Sharmilee J

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    Coconut Sevai is a tasty and comforting dish made by tossing idiyappam with coconut & spices. Coconut Sevai is an ideal choice of breakfast or dinner and very comforting too. Learn to make Coconut Sevai with step by step pictures.

    coconut sevai served

    I make coconut sevai just like coconut rice. I love all sevai/ idiyappam varieties plain sevai, lemon sevai, masala idiyappam or coconut sevai I can have it anytime. Mittu loves idiyappam thenga paal or with jaggery(chimmi is how she calls jaggery).

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    • About Coconut Sevai
    • Coconut Sevai Ingredients
    • How to make Coconut Sevai Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving and Storage
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    About Coconut Sevai

    Coconut Sevai is my most favorite as it is mild and just like coconut rice. This is my go to when I want to have comfort food, this reminds me of amma making it as I just love the taste. Do try this easy and quick sevai variety and enjoy!

    Steamed food is healthy and safe to eat especially for kids. Usually when we are travelling/holidaying either idli or idiyappam is our staple breakfast order for mittu as she eats it without any complaints.

    coconut sevai served

    Coconut Sevai Ingredients

    • Idiyappam – Make fresh idiyappam which will taste best. However you can use leftover idiyappam too.
    • Coconut – Coconut is grated and added.
    • Cashews – Cashews are fried and added.
    • Tempering – Oil is heated mustard seeds is spluttered. Urad dal, curry leaves and green chilies are also added.

    Similar Recipes

    • Idiyappam
    • Ragi idiyappam
    • Sweet idiyappam
    • Masala idiyappam
    • Wheat idiyappam
    • Lemon Sevai

    How to make Coconut Sevai Step by Step

    1.In a pan heat ghee and fry the cashews till golden brown, Set aside. Heat oil – add the items listed under ‘to temper’ let it splutter, fry till dal turns golden brown. Then add coconut and saute for few mins till the moisture reduces. Add required salt.

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    2.Then add cooked sevai and give a quick toss. Garnish with ghee fried cashews and give and quick stir and switch off.

    how to make coconut sevai step2

    Serve hot or warm!

    coconut sevai served

    Expert Tips

    • Always while preparing dough for idiyappam make sure its not too tight or too loose to get the perfect soft idiyappam. Also cool down then separate to get it easily separated.
    • While pressing don’t layer too much that helps in even cooking.
    • I usually use idiyappam press which has small holes but for sevai varieties I use the bigger hole just for a variation.

    Serving and Storage

    Coconut Sevai can be served coconut chutney etc.

    coconut sevai served

    If you have any more questions about this coconut sevai do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter .

    Tried this  coconut sevai ? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.

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    Coconut Sevai Recipe | Thengai Idiyappam Recipe

    Coconut Sevai is a tasty and comforting dish made by tossing idiyappam with coconut & spices. Coconut Sevai is an ideal choice of breakfast or dinner and very comforting too. Learn to make Coconut Sevai with step by step pictures.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Servings2
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup idiyappam
    • 1/2 cup coconut
    • 2 teaspoon cashews broken
    • 1/2 teaspoon ghee
    • salt to taste

    To temper

    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon urad dal or cumin seeds
    • 1 green chilies
    • 1 small sprig curry leaves

    Instructions

    • In a pan heat ghee and fry the cashews till golden brown, Set aside. Heat oil – add the items listed under ‘to temper’ let it splutter, fry till dal turns golden brown. Then add coconut and saute for few mins till the moisture reduces. Add required salt.
    • Then add cooked sevai and give a quick toss. Garnish with ghee fried cashews and give and quick stir and switch off.
    • Serve hot or warm!

    Notes

    • Always while preparing dough for idiyappam make sure its not too tight or too loose to get the perfect soft idiyappam. Also cool down then separate to get it easily separated.
    • While pressing don’t layer too much that helps in even cooking.
    • I usually use idiyappam press which has small holes but for sevai varieties I use the bigger hole just for a variation.
    Nutrition Facts
    Coconut Sevai Recipe | Thengai Idiyappam Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (125 g)
    Calories 233 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 3mg1%
    Sodium 62mg3%
    Potassium 113mg3%
    Carbohydrates 28g9%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 189IU4%
    Vitamin C 101mg122%
    Calcium 32mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Chandrani Banerjee

      December 05, 2013 at 10:33 am

      Very tasty and yummy semai.

      Reply
    2. சாருஸ்ரீராஜ்

      December 05, 2013 at 10:51 am

      wov. mouth watering sharmi

      Reply
    3. Sapana Behl

      December 05, 2013 at 11:44 am

      Sevai looks delicious !

      Reply
    4. Sangeetha M

      December 05, 2013 at 4:02 pm

      Coconut sevai looks yummy…my all time fav 🙂

      Reply
    5. Hamaree Rasoi

      December 05, 2013 at 4:53 pm

      Lovely and flavourful looking coconut sevai.
      Deepa

      Reply
    6. VCMouli

      December 06, 2013 at 11:28 am

      Could you please let me know where you bought your Idiyappam press?
      Thanks.

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      • SHARMILEE J

        December 06, 2013 at 11:56 am

        Its from Karaikudi….

        Reply
      • VCMouli

        December 06, 2013 at 7:14 pm

        Thanks for your response.
        You have a beautiful blog & once again thanks!

        Reply
    7. Sapthanaa Vytheswaran

      December 06, 2013 at 4:13 pm

      super delicious!!!

      Reply
    8. Radhs

      December 13, 2013 at 7:07 am

      I like ur palm leaf bowl, luking good.Sevai is my fave too!!!

      Reply
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