Malabar Muslim Style Thenga Choru Recipe | Coconut rice Kerala style

Check on this Malabar Muslim cuisine with the delightful Thenga Choru recipe. I got this recipe from a traditional malabar muslim cookery book and this recipe sounded interesting to me. This traditional coconut rice dish, made with aromatic jeerakasala rice and a blend of spices, promises an authentic flavour.

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Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup jeerakasala rice
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 3 cm cinnamon (2 pieces)
• 2 cloves
• 1 cardamom
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1.5 tsp oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green chilli, broken
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• Required salt
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Rice:
   • Wash 1 cup of jeerakasala rice thoroughly and drain it completely.
2. Spice it Up:
   • Dry roast fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom in a pan.
   • Grind the roasted spices with turmeric powder to form a coarse paste.
3. Sauté Onions and Green Chilli:
   • Heat 1.5 tsp oil in a pan, add thinly sliced onions and broken green chilli.
   • Sauté until the onions turn soft.
4. Add Spice Paste:
   • Introduce the spice paste to the pan and cook until the raw aroma fades.
5. Combine Coconut Milk and Water:
   • Mix 1 cup of coconut milk with 1 cup of water and add it to the pan.
   • Season with salt and give it a good mix.
6. Cooking the Rice:
   • When the mix starts boiling, toss in the washed and drained jeerakasala rice. Mix thoroughly.
   • Cover and cook on medium heat until the rice is done.
7. Adjust Consistency:
   • Keep some hot water on standby. If the rice needs more cooking, add 1/4 cup hot water at a time.
8. Final Touch:
   • Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and give it a final mix.
9. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Enjoy this Thenga Choru with your favorite spicy curry

Enjoy the warmth and flavor of this dish with a side of your preferred spicy curry. Happy cooking!