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coconut recipes | 1727 South Indian, Maharashtrain, Indian coconut cecipe collection  

Coconut, also known as Nariyal, is a hard fruit that grows in tropical and sub-tropical areas around the world and is widely used in Indian Cuisine, especially south Indian. It can be used in a dried form, paste, grated or even toasted. Not only is it used to make sweet coconut dishes, it is also used as main ingredient in many savory coconut dishes.

Coconut Recipes, South Indian Recipes

It is a wide known fact that most of the dishes of the South use coconut in them. From simple dishes like Rava Vada and Rava Bonda, where little coconut is added for flavor enhancing to dishes like Mysore Masala Dosa where the base of the masala is a heavy coconut flavor, every dish gets perked up!

Coconut also serves as a base for a variety of curries and dals, the two of the most popular ones being the Mangaloren drumstick curry and Sambar served with rice. The South Indians love their Coconut Rice and Coconut water which is abundantly available. Make your own coconut cream to make curries. 

Use fresh grated coconut in  cabbage stir fry, which is also known as foogath, and as one of the main ingredients in Kadubu which are steamed dumplings with a sweet or savory taste. This goes to show the abundance of coconut recipes!

Coconut Recipes, Maharashtrian Recipes

Another cuisine that heavily utilizes coconut is the Maharashtrian cuisine. It can be used as an additional flavor to the already tasty Rava Thalipeeth or as a part of the stuffing and gravy to be stuffed into eggplants in Bharleli Vaangi, a semi dry subzi with other aromatics as well. Tendli Bhaat, a famous rice dish with ivy gourd, is cooked in a rich spice powder with one of the ingredients being nariyal. A similar blend of spices with coconut is also used in making a gravy Green Peas Ambti and can be eaten with Bhakri or parathas. 

Coconut Recipes, Indian Desserts

Not only is coconut known for providing a kick of taste to savory food, you can also make great Coconut Dishes like desserts/mithais with it. Traditional Indian sweets like Kopra Pak (kopra means coconut) have rich, really intense flavor of coconut when cooked with milk and also has a really nice texture. On a similar note, there is Nariyal Vadi, made with fresh coconut and sugar with added dry fruits to give you a rich taste. Coconut Ladoo make a great addition to festivities.

Coconut Recipes, Snacks/ Side Dish

Coconut is one such ingredient that you can make numerous side dishes with. There is plain Coconut Chutney for all the dosas and idlis, Capsicum Chutney for a hot lunch with rice and ghee, Mysore Chutney to top on potato bhaji and dosas and many other varieties with coconut. Coconut adds to the semi-sweet taste of green peas in the perfect tea-time snack, Ghughras. Another great snack idea is Dhokla with Coconut Sauce. Khatta Dhoklas covered in a rich, creamy coconut sauce is a recipe that is prepared to impress.

International Recipes using Coconut

Apart from the fresh and dried varieties of coconut, international cuisine widely uses Coconut Milk. The Burmese use it to make their famous khowsuey, a thick, creamy gravy and noodles and the Thai use it for the Thai Green Curry, a curry flavored with lemongrass, coconut milk and other spices. Use desiccated coconut to make chocolate coconut dessert.

We hope you liked this article on Nariyal/coconut recipes.

Here are a few of my favorite recipes using coconut:

1. Almond, berry and coconut cake

2. Nariyal roti

3. Malabar curry

4. Valor Papdi nu Shaak

We hope you enjoy our Coconut Recipe Collection given below and would love to hear your comments.

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amiri khaman recipe | Gujarati sev khamani | Surti sev khamani | with amazing 20 images. Amiri khaman is nothing but a spicy tea-time snack made of crumbled khaman dhoklas tempered with garlic and mixed with pomegranate seeds and coconut. If you have leftover khaman dhokla's it would be a bonus as it would make the process quicker and easier to make Surti sev khamani. Making khaman dhokla is not at all a task, the recipe is very simple and luscious. We have given the recipe of khaman dhokla at the bottom of the page and is the main part of the amiri khaman recipe. To make khaman dhokla, combine the besan, semolina, sugar, ginger-green chilli paste, lemon juice and salt with approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk to get a smooth batter.Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and mix lightly.Pour the mixture immediately to a greased 175 mm. (7") diameter thali and spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Keep aside.Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add ½ cup of water and mix well.Pour the tempering over the prepared dhoklas and spread it evenly. Wait for 5 minutes so that the water is absorbed completely. Use this khaman dhokla to make amiri khaman. Further to make amiri khaman recipe, crumble the dhoklas in a bowl, you can even get ready made khaman dhokla's that are easily available in the market. Next, heat the oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the garlic, you can even use garlic paste and if you like your food spicy add green chillies. Next, add asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. Pour this tempering over the crumbled khaman dhokla and mix well. Add the sugar, pomegranate seeds which would not only add sweetness but also give a mouthfeel, coriander and coconut and mix well. Just before serving Surti sev khamani, add the sev. Why, we can even say that this recipe was invented with the intention of making good use of leftover khaman dhoklas! Serve Gujarati sev khamani garnished with sev and relish the unique flavour of this quick recipe. Those who do not like garlic can omit it. Here are some more Gujarati farsan recipes like Doodhi Muthia, Rice Panki, Dakor na Gota, Damni Dhokla , Ghughra and Khandvi that can be had as a snack or as a side dish to complement the main course. Enjoy amiri khaman recipe | Gujarati sev khamani | Surti sev khamani | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

sabudana vada stuffed with coconut chutney recipe | stuffed sabudana vada | chutney stuffed sabudana vada for vrat | with 40 amazing images. Sabudana Vada is one of the most traditional and all-time favourite fasting foods. Learn how to make sabudana vada stuffed with coconut chutney recipe | stuffed sabudana vada | chutney stuffed sabudana vada for vrat | These unique stuffed sabudana vadas are made with a filling of coconut chutney, boiled potatoes, crushed peanuts, and soaked sabudana. This unique combination of ingredients gives the vadas a unique texture and pleasing flavor. We have innovated the traditional sabudana vada recipe by stuffing it with a delicious coconut chutney. The chutney should be thick enough to be easily stuffed into the vada mixture. This flavourful sabudana vada stuffed with coconut chutney is a delightful treat with a unique flavor and texture. The coriander and green chilies add a bright and refreshing zest. pro tips to make sabudana vada: 1. You can skip adding coriander if you don’t have it while fasting. 2. For a richer flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of ghee to the sabudana mixture. 3. Be careful not to overfill the vadas and seal them properly as they may break when frying. Enjoy sabudana vada stuffed with coconut chutney recipe | stuffed sabudana vada | chutney stuffed sabudana vada for vrat | with detailed step by step photos.

moong dal dhokla | Gujarati moong dal dhokla | steamed yellow moong dal dhokla | no fermentation moong dal dhokla | with 24 amazing images. Pucca traditional and perfect to the core, the Moong Dal Dhokla represents everything that dhoklas stand for – sumptuous, tasty and aromatic! A wholesome batter of soaked and ground moong dal is complemented by ingredients like besan, curds and fruit salt to get the ideal texture and flavour. Topped off by an aromatic tempering, the Moong Dal Dhokla becomes a tongue-tickling snack, when matched with peppy green chutney. I would like to share some tips to make the perfect no fermentation moong dal dhokla. 1. Add sugar to batter. Sugar is totally optional but, we want the moong dal dhokla to be like the Nylon khaman dhokla which are sweet hence, we are adding the sugar. 2. Add the asafoetida to the batter. Dals and pulses are a bit difficult to digest, hence a little addition of hing will help in aiding digestion. 3. Add the curd to the batter. We have used homemade curd which will make the yellow moong dal dhokla fluffy and spongy. This traditional Gujarati Farsans can be enjoyed as a snack for Breakfast , High Tea Party or as an acompaniment to the main course. Enjoy how to make moong dal dhokla | Gujarati moong dal dhokla | steamed yellow moong dal dhokla | no fermentation moong dal dhokla | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

modak | steamed modak | Ukadiche Modak for Ganesh Chaturthi recipe | modak made with mould | modak handmade recipe | with 20 amazing images. Here is the Modak recipe made of rice flour shells filled with a succulent mixture of jaggery and coconut. It’s Ganesh Chaturthi ! Time to make umpteen varieties of modak, Ganesha’s favourite. The authentic sweet filling on the inside of a modak (steamed modak) consists of freshly grated coconut and jaggery. Many people also use dry coconut with nuts and poppy seeds as well. Do not overcook the jaggery mixture, as it will harden once it has cooled. Ukadiche Modak which is steamed modak is specially made during the first day of Ganesh Chaturti to welcome him. While this mouth-watering modak delicacy is an inseparable part of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, you can try and make it more often as it is a tasty treat for the whole family, especially the young ones. Offering to Ganesha usually concludes with an offering of 11 or 21 Steamed handmade modaks. On Sankashti Chaturthi which occurs every month and Angarki Chaturthi, steamed modak is made as an offering to the lord. We also have the recipe of modak made with modak mould. Enjoy modak | steamed modak | Ukadiche Modak for Ganesh Chaturthi recipe | modak made with mould | modak handmade recipe with detailed step by step photos.

Grated coconut is cooked to perfection with sugar, milk and ghee to make this all time favourite barfi. Be very careful whilst cooking this dessert as even a few extra seconds can cause the barfi to harden up.

Pumpkin kootu, a ballet of vegetables and dal, this healthy combination cooked along with a coconut paste. Go for any choice of veggies such as white pumpkin, cabbage etc. You can top with tempering of oil, mustard seeds and curry leaves to give a refreshing feel to the kootu.

valor papdi nu shaak recipe | valor nu shaak | Gujarati papdi nu shaak | winter special flat beans sabzi | valor papdi nu shaak is a homely and tasty winter sabzi, which tastes great with rotis. Learn how to make valor nu shaak. Fresh and juicy valor papdi is cooked with a traditional tempering of mustard seeds, and flavoured with a mix of taste-givers like garlic paste and green chilli paste to make Gujarati papdi nu shaak. Coconut adds to the taste of this winter special flat beans sabzi and also gives it a nice mouth-feel. This is one of the most comforting foods for a cold winter’s day! To make valor papdi nu shaak, combine the coconut, coriander, garlic paste, green chilli paste, sugar and salt in a bowl, mix well and keep aside. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the valor papdi and baking soda, cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the coconut-coriander mixture, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally. Add the lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot with chapatis. This Gujarati papdi nu shaak,roti, Kadhi and rice makes a complete Sunday lunch to be enjoyed with the entire family. You can also try other shaak recipes like Batata Chips Nu Shaak and Walor Muthia nu Shaak. Tips for valor papdi nu shaak. 1. Make sure you chop the valor correctly to cook them evenly.2. When you cover with a lid and cook make sure you do not forge tot stir it occasionally or else it will burn. 3. Do not forge to add lemon juice at the end , it gives a better flavour and also it maintains the green colour. Enjoy valor papdi nu shaak recipe | valor nu shaak | Gujarati papdi nu shaak | winter special flat beans sabzi | with step by step photos below.

A thai soup that is par excellence! known as tom kha gai, this soup like other thai soups is traditionally served out of a soup tureen ensuring that the soup remains hot for long. It is a mildly-flavoured soup combining the creamy texture of coconut milk and the mild tanginess of lemon grass. If you are hosting an outdoor dinner, bring out the tureen and ladle out this delicious soup and serve with croutons - your family and friends will enjoy the experience.

Here is a sweet and spicy drumstick and potato curry made the South Indian way i. e. Flavoured with coconut and whole spices. This curry has a predominant garlic flavour and tastes great with steamed rice . You can also enjoy drumstick in other forms like Drumstick Soup , Drumstick Pickle or Drumstick Dal .

Grated pumpkin retains its crunchiness in these crisp koftas simmered in tangy tomato gravy.

semiya upma recipe | wheat vermicelli upma | quick semiya upma with coconut | healthy wheat vermicelli recipe | with 23 amazing images. semiya veg upma recipe | vermicelli upma | how to make quick semiya upma | wheat vermicelli recipe is a popular breakfast recipe in South India. To make semiya veg upma, dry roast the vermicelli in a non stick pan for 3 minutes or till the vermicelli turns brown in colour. Remove from the flame and keep aside. Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the mustard seeds and urad dal. When the mustard seeds crackle, add the onions and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute or till the onions turn translucent, while stirring continuously. Add the salt and 1 1/4 cups of water and bring to boil on a high flame. Add the vermicelli and mix well. Cover with a lid and allow it to cook for 4 minutes or till all the water gets absorbed and the vermicelli gets cooked. Add the coconut, coriander and lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot garnished with roasted peanuts and coriander sprig. This interesting recipe is a variation of the popular and common South Indian recipe upma,using wheat vermicelli instead of rice vermicelli. The use of peanuts as garnish gives an interesting crunch to this recipe. This quick semiya upma is ready in 20 minutes and perfect for a breakfast or snack recipe. The added advantage is that it can also be carried to work in a dabba. It tastes great with freshly ground coconut chutney. Being made with whole wheat, this vermicelli upma is slightly healthier than the one made with rice vermicelli. To increase the nutritional value of this upma, you can also add some boiled green peas to this upma. Tips for vermicelli upma. 1. Prefer a broad non-stick pan to roast the wheat vermicelli so the roasting is uniform. 2. Keep stirring the upma when it is getting cooked to avoid the semiya from sticking to each other. 3. To pack it in a dabba, cool it completely and then pack in an airtight container. You can also try other variants of upma like Varagu Upma, Broken Wheat Upma and Soya Upma. Enjoy semiya upma recipe | wheat vermicelli upma | quick semiya upma with coconut | healthy wheat vermicelli recipe | with step by step photos.

matar poha recipe | green pea poha | healthy matar poha | with 17 amazing images. matar poha recipe also called green pea poha is a popular Indian evening snack which can be made very quickly. To maharashtrian kanda poha, matar is added by Maharashtrain’s to make matar poha. Poha can be thought of as our desi breakfast cereal! All over India, it is a very popular breakfast choice. Cooked it different ways, poha is satiating and tasty. Here, we show you how to make the healthy matar poha. Every household has their own version of making poha. With a traditional tempering and everyday taste-makers like green chillies, lemon juice and coriander, the green pea poha has a homely yet snazzy taste. Batata Poha is a breakfast dish that's really easy to make and is commonly eaten in most houses. To make it healthier, I have substituted potatoes with green peas in this matar poha recipe making it healthier with fibre-rich green peas. Green peas poha is really quick and easy to make. The ingredients used in making it are easily available in every well maintained Indian household pantry. All you need is poha, green peas, onions and Indian spices to make green pea poha. To make matar poha recipe, take oil in a deep non stick pan and add mustard seeds. Tradionally mustard seeds are added in poha which give it a unique taste. Next, add asafoetida. Add onions and boiled green peas and cook it for a while. Further add turmeric which imparts a beautiful color to our poha. Also. To enhance the taste of green pea poha, add green chilli paste which can be adjusted according to your preference of spice. Also, add sugar and lemon juice. And lastly, some milk to give poha a soft texture. Mix well and our green pea poha are ready to be relished!! Vitamin C , present in the lemon juice, aids the absorption of iron from the poha, ensuring that you get the most of the nutrients in it. With the best of both worlds – taste and health – healthy green pea poha is worth giving a try! Green pea poha is so wholesome and tasty that you can make it any time of the day, as breakfast, supper or a simple evening tea snack. Enjoy matar poha recipe | green pea poha | healthy matar poha | with detailed step by step recipe photo and video

cabbage poriyal recipe | South Indian style patta gobi poriyal | cabbage thoran | with 18 amazing images. cabbage poriyal is a lightly spiced, sauteed and steamed cabbage recipe from South Indian cuisine that belongs to the category of dry vegetable stir-fries. Learn how to make cabbage poriyal recipe | South Indian style patta gobi poriyal | cabbage thoran | South Indian style patta gobi poriyal is a simple and flavorful recipe that involves sautéing cabbage with a tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal (black gram), curry leaves, and other spices. cabbage thoran is any dry vegetable preparation flavoured with generous amounts of fresh grated coconut. It makes for an excellent vegan side dish with sambar, rasam or any South Indian cuisine. You can also try other poriyal recipes like Cluster beans poriyal and French beans poriyal. tips to make cabbage poriyal: 1.Cabbage cooks quickly, so overcooking can make it mushy and bland. 2. Grated coconut or chopped cilantro give a fresh, vibrant finish. You can also squeeze in a bit of lemon juice for a tangy touch. 3. Green peas can be added for extra color and nutrients. 4. You can skip adding turmeric to the sabzi. Enjoy cabbage poriyal recipe | South Indian style patta gobi poriyal | cabbage thoran | with detailed step by step photos.

Most Maharashtrian Subzis are made using lots of coconut paste. Here's a delicious but healthy exception that uses only 2 tablespoons of coconut, thereby making it low in calories and fat. Sprouting Vaal helps increase its vitamin and mineral content and makes it easily digestible too.
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