Authentic south Indian style one pot flavorful coconut milk rice
Can I add vegetables to the Thengai paal sadham recipe?
Traditionally this rice is prepared with just onion and tomatoes. You can add vegetables of your choice but the flavor might slightly vary.
Tips to chop tomatoes
Thengai paal sadaam should look white. little tomatoes we add shouldn’t change their color. Always deseed the tomatoes and chop them well. Also, avoid sauteeing it for a long time.
Non-sour thick curd
Always use non-sour hung curd for this recipe. I prefer using sour cream as it gives perfect texture. You can also use plain yogurt. avoid curd with whey water
Thick Coconut milk
I used thick coconut milk, hence adding an equal amount of water. if your coconut milk is watery, adjust the water accordingly
Can I increase coconut milk?
To get the best reception-style coconut milk pulao follow the recipe as mentioned. Altering the coconut milk might change pulav flavor.
Can I cook coconut milk pilaf in the instant pot?
Yes, for the instant pot version avoid soaking the rice. cook for 5 minutes and do natural pressure release.
Can I cook vegetable brinji in oil?
Yes, using ghee is optional but it gives a good flavor to the rice. You can use oil for cooking and add a few drops of ghee for aroma.
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Ingredients:
To soak
1 cup Basmati Rice Enough water
Coconut milk rice
1 tablespoon Ghee 1/2 tablespoon oil 8 cashews 2 Clove Small piece of cinnamon 2 Cardamom Small piece of bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup onion 1 tablespoon curd 2 green chilli 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste 1/4 cup tomato, deseeded, chopped big A handful of mint and coriander leaves few curry leaves 3/4 cup coconut milk Required salt 3/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
how to make Thengai paal sadam with step by step pictures
First, wash and soak for 20 minutes
Add oil and ghee to the pressure cooker
Turn on the stove to medium flame and heat
Add cashews and saute till they turn golden brown; turn off the stove
transfer and keep aside
Turn on stove add bay leaf, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel seeds, and clove; temper
Furthermore, add onion and green chilli; mix well and cook till onion turns translucent
Add ginger-garlic paste, coriander leaves, curry leaves, mint leaves, and tomatoes; mix well and cook for 1+1/2 minutes
Turn down to low flame Furthermore, add curd; quick mix
Add coconut milk and water; mix well
Turn to medium flame Furthermore, add the required salt and bring to boil
Add rice; mix well and bring to boil
Mix well and make sure nothing is stuck to the pan Add sesame oil and pressure cook for two whistles; turn off the stove
After the pressure subsides naturally, open the cooker
Add cashews and Gently fluff the rice
