Yummilicious Coconut Recipes To Try

Friday, January 3, 2014, 18:13 [IST]

Coconut is a wonder fruit. The taste of this fruit is such that it adds a delicious flavour to whatever it is cooked with. In South India, no dish is deemed complete without adding coconut in one or the other form. Even in other parts of India and the world, coconut is used to prepare some of the most delicious and lip-smacking delights.

For instance, in Bengal, prawn is cooked inside a coconut! You don't believe it? Nevertheless it is one of the most craved for delicacies made with coconut. Also many ingredients such as chicken, mutton, rice, egg and even certain vegetarian items are also made into fine delicacies by adding coconut to it.

So, today we have a collection of recipes with coconut as the main ingredient. Have a look and give it a try.

Coconut Dal

A truly sensational delight for vegetarians is this coconut dal recipe which you will definitely love since it is not only creamy but tasty too. The richness of this coconut dal is found in the spices which is added to the dish.

Coconut Mutton Curry

South-Indian curries are known for the use of coconut and curry leaves in them. You can easily identify a South-Indian dish by these two items. These two ingredients add a very different flavour to the curry and make it taste absolutely delicious. So, here we have an irresistible mutton curry recipe which is cooked with ample amount of coconut and a light blend of spices which makes it a mouthwatering delight.

Spicy Egg Coconut Masala

Have you tried egg masala with coconut? Commonly known as egg coconut masala, this is a delicious side dish recipe that has a blend of Indian spices and coconut.

Thai Coconut Rice

Thai coconut rice makes a delicious dish which can be served with a variety of Thai as well as Indian curries. The main ingredient is coconut milk which adds a lip-smacking flavour to this dish. This recipe tastes best with the Thai jasmine scented rice, which is easily available in any supermarket.

Coconut Kachori

Coconut kachori is an awesome mouthwatering recipe that is liked by almost all. Kachori is a round and puffed Indian bread that usually has a delicious stuffing in it. A kachori recipe can be made out of a variety of fillings. Some of the most popular stuffing in a kachori recipe are that of potatoes, pulses and coconut. Moreover almost all coconut recipes are very popular due to the amazing flavour it adds to any dish.

Coconut Fish Curry

Have you tried fish curry with coconut? In the Southern states of India, many recipes are prepared using coconut as one of the chief ingredients. Grated coconut or coconut milk adds a sweet flavour to the curry. Fish curry with coconut is a special Kerala style recipe that can be prepared easily and tastes delicious too. You can either use coconut milk or add grated coconut to prepare this fish curry.

Coconut Tomato Chutney

Chutney is a typical South-Indian side dish that is best enjoyed with idlis, dosa and vadas. There are many chutney recipes that are made with special ingredients such as tomatoes, tamarind, coconut, coriander and red chillies to name a few. Coconut is a special ingredient that is used in almost all the South-Indian recipes. Lets check out the simple recipe to make ginger, coconut and tomato chutney.

Soya Nugget Masala With Coconut Milk

In this recipe soya nuggets are cooked with coconut milk. The flavour of coconut milk gives this recipe a soothing taste and the right mix of spices make this recipe an absolute delight. This spicy and delicious vegetarian recipe is sure to please all age groups alike.

Chicken In Coconut Milk

Chicken in coconut milk tastes absolutely delicious. The mild aroma of the freshly prepared coconut milk adds a very different flavour to this dish.

Daab Chingri

Daab Chingri is a dish not only served in but also cooked in a coconut! This Bengali recipe takes the popular combination of coconut and prawns but adds a touch of creativity to it. This Indian food recipe makes use of coconut and prawns but not the hardened and shelled mature coconut, it is tender coconut that adds the mild flavour to Daab Chingri.

Horse Gram With Coconut Palya

Horse gram is also very easy to digest. Moreover, diabetics must have horse gram as it has anti-hyperglycemic properties which reduces insulin resistance. There are many horse gram recipes that you can try. From the dry palya with coconut to rasam, horse gram can be used as a chief ingredient. When cooked with coconut, this recipe tastes simply divine.

Soya n Coconut Curry

Here is a vegetarian recipe of soya and coconut curry for the expecting mothers. This dish is simple, easy to digest and is laden with important nutrients like phosphorous, protein and fibre. Apart from being healthy, the dish is extremely delicious and tempting.