I was seriously wondering what to prepare with coconut. We mostly use coconut for korma. But we also make Coconut Milk Rice, Thengai Sadam, and some sweets like Coconut Poli, Kozhkattai, etc. Of course, we always have the quintessential Coconut Chutney and the Kobari Mudda always ready at hand.
While I was still breaking my head wondering what could that special dish that always excites my taste buds when I suddenly remembered the Coconut Sevai. I love Sevai, especially I have eaten Sevai made with Lemon and Coconut. But I always loved the coconut wala much better than the lemon one.
Remember I made the Mango Sevai, yep I still had a packet of Sevai. In fact, since I planned something else for hubby dear, I made half of it and had all the coconut sevai to enjoy myself. I still have a packet of Sevai on hand. One never knows what one is going to come out with.
Fixing a Coconut Sevai is very fast. If you have all the things ready on hand, all you have to do is to assemble them in a hot sizzling pan and you have your Sevai nicely flavoured with Coconut. There is nothing like working out a quick meal. I mostly have grated coconut readily stored. So this took about 10 mins to get done.
Ingredients Needed:
Rice Sevai - 1/2 cup
Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup
Mustard Seeds + Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Bengal Gram dal - 1 tsp
Cashew Nuts - 5 whole.
Green Chillies - 2 -3 no
Curry leaves - about 6 leaves.
Salt to taste
Oil - 1 tsp
Method to prepare:
Cook Sevai in about 3 times of water. Once it's well cooked, drain them in a colander. This takes about 5 mins
Heat a pan with oil. Temper with Mustard and Urad dal. Then add the slit chilies, curry leaves. Add salt and mix well. Then add the grated coconut and fry for another 2 mins. Then add the cooked Sevai.
Simmer for 2 mins and let it get mixed well.
Your delicious Coconut Sevai is well ready within minutes.
Simran says
Such a nice interplay of flavors. And its quick too
Priti says
Looks delicious..mouth watering !
Arundathi says
i simply love thengai sevai and thengai sadam! 🙂 delicious!
Sireesha says
Thenga sevai looks inviting and delicious....
ranji says
this is something so simple and really delicious...i love this..amma used to make this for us...i have not at all made this after marriage...aaaaaah i can smell the coconut and the seasoning in it...thank u for this post sri:)..it reminded me of some sweet memories.
kamala says
Looks delicious Valli...Quick and easy to make too! Great entry
Divya says
hey thats a nice one sri..shall try out soon!!
Kalai says
I love thengai sadham, but haven't tried this with sevai yet... I have a packet in the kitchen and this looks fantastic!! Thanks for the great recipe, Valli. 🙂
skribles says
thts yummy srivalli ... i love sevai, esp tenga sevai 🙂
Anonymous says
hi srivalli, I am amazed by how much energy you have. In spite of having 3 kids (+ husband = 4 kids 🙂 and a work life, how do you get time for everything including this food blog. 3 cheers to you.
A silent reader of your blog !
Rachel says
one amongst my favs
Srivalli says
Simran, that sure is!..you can feel that crunchy coconut taste in every bite!
Priti, thank you..it was delicious...:)
Anon, thank you for your kinds words. I am encouraged by the support from readers like you. Would've loved to know your name!...
I am not sure how my hubby would take being called a kid...:)...but I sure love it..thank you!
Aun, I guess its south indian favorite right!..:)
shriya says
looks pretty simple recipe. Looks like your magic touch makes it so simple srivalli. As usual the dish looks mouthwatering, yummy.
karuna says
i have a packet of rice noodles lying with me, just when i was had lost all hope as to wht to do with it.......i have a saviour....heheheheh. nice. will make it soon.
Shri says
Lovely dish ..my patti makes this for me whenever i go to her place.Your recipe is as usual simple and yummy.
JZ @ Tasty treats says
mmm, yummy!! eventhough i am from kerala where coconut is used in anything and everything, i am yet to try these kinds of dishes! 🙂
Divya Vikram says
love idiyappams with coconut and sugar..This was my favorite breakfast when I was a kid..Nice entry Srivalli
Isha says
Lovely dish Srivalli, Do you make it with fresh rice sevai or do you use store bought rice noodles??Which brand do you prefer for this dish ?
Isha
Isha says
Lovely dish Srivalli, Do you make it with fresh rice sevai or do you use store bought rice noodles??Which brand do you prefer for this dish ?
Isha
Prema Sundar says
I made coconut rice today and I have bought Rice sevai from indian store last week. thought of making lemon sevai with it.. didn't know that u can make coconut sevai too. looks nice and thanks for sharing.
Mansi Desai says
I've loved eating this at my friend's palce for breakfasts! when we have our girls' night out:) looks great Sri!!:)
Uma says
delicious noodles, Srivalli! Never tried this. I can tell it tasted great just looking at the picture.
Ramya's Mane Adige says
wow! this one would make a healthy breakfast item too!!! great entry for the event
Swati Raman Garg says
love love love tenga seve and paruppu seve... sri u r so good at bringing back memories...
Vcuisine says
Valli, with fried applam this is very good. Sprinkle some crushed black pepper at the end, and see the taste difference. Nice post. Viji
Latha Narasimhan says
Nice entry for the event! :)) I better get in touch with all the events! 😀 The picture is very tempting!!
GrowItGreen says
DELICIOUS! what a wonderful recipe. there are so many to choose from but, the coconut rice was just begging to be made. I cant wait to make some more of your recipes.
you can try one of my favorite recipes at http://www.foodista.com/2008/06/25/spaghetti-alla-carbonara/
Nidhi says
I have to try this sometime Srivalli! looks great!