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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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instant palak dosa | palak rava dosa | spinach neer dosa | with 21 amazing images. instant palak dosa is one of the quick, easy and healthier option for breakfast. Learn how to make instant palak dosa | palak rava dosa | spinach neer dosa | spinach neer dosa is truly instant as there is no need of fermentation. Ingredients used to make this dosa are very commonly available in Indian kitchen. This dosa turns out very crispy and tasty. instant palak dosa recipe is inspired from two Indian recipes, one is Ghavan which is traditional Kokani recipe and the second is Rava dosa which is well known South Indian dosa. The batter of instant spinach dosa is just like rava dosa. Spinach is also rich in vitamin A and folic acid, both of which are antioxidants that help fight harmful free radicals in the body. Adding spinach enhances the taste and it is more healthy option. If kids don’t like spinach this is the one way to feed them. Tips to make instant palak dosa: 1. You can store the batter in an air tight container in the fridge and use it with in a day. 2. Grease the tava each time you make dosa. 3. You need to adjust the consistency of water as the batter tends to settle down after making few dosas. Enjoy instant palak dosa | palak rava dosa | spinach neer dosa| with detailed step by step photos.

Well, you love idlis, but what if you have no batter on hand? here is a quick and equally tasty (in fact, spicier!) version of idlis made with semolina. Since the batter requires no fermentation, this recipe is a quick-fix! for extra zing, add a little grated ginger to this dish.

Just when you are enjoying a juicy raisin, a creamy cashew peeps in; and just as you are enjoying the soothing flavour of coconut milk, tangy tomato sauce pipes up! Indeed, the Baked Vegetables with Creamy Coconut and Tomato Sauce is an indescribable delight that has to be experienced. Bread slices topped with a coconut-milk based curry of myriad vegetables and a tangy tomato sauce too, are coated with oodles of cheese and baked till the ingredients melt into each other and fuse to create a thoroughly enjoyable dish!

Strawberry Grapefruit Infused Coconut water is the perfect drink to have when you've had a tiring day at work. This drink is sure to make you feel relaxed, and worry-free. The strawberry and grapefruit combination adds a beautiful hint of pink to your drink. Fruit Infuser Water Bottles are easily available all over India, in online shops as well as the home needs section of supermarkets and retail chains. If you don’t have a Fruit Infuser Bottle, you can just use any glass jar or pitcher. Put the fruits in the pitcher along with coconut water and allow them to infuse for 2 to 3 hours. Then, strain the mixture to get detox water. The fruits can be discarded or more coconut water can be added to make more detox water. Do not use the fruits for more than twice. You can also try other Fruit Infused Water recipes from our collection like the Guava Infused Coconut Water or Apple Cinnamon Infused Water .

Mixed vegetables and soya in a coconut based gravy a very thoughtful combination indeed! The dish can be cooked in very little time as all the veggies added are pre-cooked. Make sure the tomatoes are cooked well; otherwise the coconut milk will curdle.

Tendli bhaat, nutritious tendli comes together with spicy rice for a delicious change from the usual rice and dal. I have reduced the quantity of coconut to retain the flavour of the original while keeping the dish low-cal. Serve it with low-fat curds to mellow the spices and make for a wholesome meal.

Prefer traditional method over blending as it tastes better. Also remember to avoid the brown portion while scraping as it will change the color of the milk.

egg chettinad curry recipe | South Indian egg sabzi | healthy chettinad egg curry for diabetes and kidney patients | with 37 amazing images. Chettinad egg masala recipe is a flavourful South Indian egg curry which is very different from the other egg masala recipes. Learn how to make egg chettinad curry recipe | South Indian egg sabzi | healthy chettinad egg curry for diabetes and kidney patients | Delicious egg chettinad curry is a South Indian recipe where boiled eggs are added to a delectable tomato-onion curry which is flavored with freshly made chettinad masala. The use of the freshly dry roasted and ground chettinad masala makes it very aromatic giving it a nutty taste and texture. This South Indian egg sabzi is spicy and hot. This Chettinad egg masala recipe tastes best with rice, roti or paratha. Pro tips to make egg chettinad curry: 1. Freshly made chettinad masala gives fresh flavours and aroma to the curry. 2. You can increase and decrease the amount of spice as per your liking. 3. Chettinad egg curry is best served hot with rice or roti. Enjoy egg chettinad curry recipe | South Indian egg sabzi | healthy chettinad egg curry for diabetes and kidney patients | with detailed step by step photos.

A lovely soup from Maharashtra made from tomatoes and coconut with a delicate touch of spices.

This exotic Coconut Vegetable Curry with Coconut Rice is a flavour-packed treat that will remain etched in your memory for ever! Rice that has been cooked with coconut milk and spices is served with a spicy vegetable curry that is flavoured with a rich masala paste. Assorted veggies add a splash of colours to this rice preparation, while abundant use of coconut milk in both the rice and the curry give it an elegance, which complements the intensity of the spice paste in a very balanced fashion. The total effect is mind-blowing and you will thoroughly enjoy this lip-smacking delicacy. To mellow the spicy flavour of the curry serve with accompaniments like Cucumber Pachadi or Red Pumpkin Pachadi .

Succulent corn kernels cooked in spicy green gravy.

The distinct taste of Kerala comes alive in this subtly spiced subzi. The onions and coconut give this gravy a mild crunchy texture and whole red chillies make it a spicy delicacy. Feel free to adjust the amount of chillies to your liking.

A tangy gingery salad that's delicately flavoured with coconut, lime juice, ginger and served topped with fried onions. Add a dash of sugar to smoothen the sharpness of the lemon juice. Relish it before your meal with a chilled iced tea.
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