Thenga therattipal
Tirunelveli Thengai (Coconut) Therattipal is a popular South Indian sweet dish made from coconut and jaggery. It’s known for its rich and creamy texture with the flavors of coconut and jaggery. Less ghee halfway style sweet is also famous in the Tanjavur region.
Fresh or frozen Coconut
Always use fresh or frozen coconut for this recipe. Avoid shredded desiccated coconut. If you are using frozen coconut, thaw them first then use. Always press well and measure the coconut
Jaggery quantity
If you prefer mild sweet use 1:2 jaggery proportional to the coconut. I added a little extra according to your family’s taste preference.
Tips to note for jaggery
Make sure jaggery is without impurities. If you are doubtful prepare jaggery water; Filter and use Always use powdered jaggery for easy grinding
Can I skip rice flour
No, rice flour gives the binding and good texture don’t skip
Can I make vegan coconut halwa
Replacing ghee with vegan butter or oil might impact the traditional kalyana thenga therattipal taste
Ghee quantity
Not much ghee is required for this sweet. You can even skip 1 teaspoon ghee
Shelf Life of thengai Thirattupal
Since we added coconut, finish within 3 days
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Ingredients
To grind
1+1/2 cup coconut Less than 1 cup of jaggery 1/2 tablespoon rice flour 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder 1/2 cup water
Coconut therattipal
2 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ghee 5 cashews 1 tablespoon chopped coconut Pinch of salt
How to make thengai therattipal with step-by-step pictures
First grind coconut, jaggery, rice flour, cardamom powder, and water
Add 2 tablespoon of ghee to a wide pan and heat
Furthermore, add cashews and coconut; roast golden brown
Add ground coconut and salt; mix well
Cook for around 8-9 minutes; till the mixture turns nonsticky
Finally, add 1 teaspoon of ghee; mix well and cook till it turns into a whole mass halwa-like texture
Turn off the stove and immediately transfer
Keep it open till it comes to room temperature
