Thengai Therattipal | Coconut Thirattupal

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Delicious Thengai Therattipal made with coconut and jaggery, a classic South Indian sweet treat.

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 

Delicious coconut thirattupal served on a leaf in a white bowl, traditional South Indian sweet treat.

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 tsp 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 tbsp rice flour

1/4 tsp cardamom powder 

1/2 cup water

Coconut therattipal

2 tbsp + 1 tsp ghee

5 cashews

1 tbsp 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

Delicious coconut thirattupal made with fresh grated coconut and jaggery, perfect for festive occasi.

Traditional coconut thirattupal being prepared with water and jaggery.

Coconut Thirattupal, a traditional South Indian sweet, prepared with coconut, jaggery, and cardamom.

Freshly prepared coconut thirattupal in a traditional vessel for authentic flavor.

  • Add 2 tbsp of ghee to a wide pan and heat

Pouring ghee into a non-stick pan for coconut Thirattupal recipe.

  • Furthermore, add cashews and coconut; roast golden brown

Preparing coconut Thirattupal in a non-stick pan with cashews for a traditional sweet.

Coconut pieces and garlic in a pan for Thengai Therattipal recipe.

Delicious coconut thirattupal being roasted in a pan for traditional sweet preparation.

  • Add ground coconut and salt; mix well

Ground coconut for traditional South Indian sweet preparation.

Close-up of coconut thirattupal being prepared in a pan with a pinch of salt.

  • Cook for around 8-9 minutes; till the mixture turns nonsticky

Delicious Thengai Therattipal prepared with coconut, sugar, and milk, cooked on low flame.

Delicious coconut thirattupal for traditional Indian desserts.

Close-up of coconut thirattupal cooking in a pan, highlighting its rich texture and color.

  • Finally, add 1 tsp of ghee; mix well and cook till it turns into a whole mass halwa-like texture

Close-up of coconut thirattupal cooking in a pan with caramelized sugar.

Rich coconut Thirattupal in traditional style.

Delicious coconut-based Thengai Therattipal prepared for traditional Indian sweets.

  • Turn off the stove and immediately transfer 

 

Delicious coconut-based Thengai Therattipal served fresh and creamy, perfect for traditional Indian.

  • Keep it open till it comes to room temperature 

Delicious coconut-based Therattipal, a traditional South Indian sweet made with coconut, jaggery, an.

Delicious Thengai Therattipal made with coconut and jaggery, a classic South Indian sweet treat.

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Ingredients

To grind

  • 1 +1/2 cup coconut
  • Less than 1 cup of jaggery
  • 1/2 tbsp rice flour
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/2 cup water

Coconut therattipal

  • 2 tbsp + 1 tsp ghee
  • 5 cashews
  • 1 tbsp chopped coconut
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • First grind coconut, jaggery, rice flour, cardamom powder, and water
  • Add 2 tbsp 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 tsp 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

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Delicious Thengai Therattipal made with coconut, jaggery, and milk, served on a banana leaf for auth.

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