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Recipes using  coconut
रेसिपी यूज़िंग नारियल - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Recipes using coconut in Hindi)
નાળિયેરઉપયોગ કરીને વાનગીઓ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Recipes using coconut in Gujarati)

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

Cocnut Recipe 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

Mysore Masala DosaMysore Masala Dosa

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. 

Cabbage Stir FryCabbage Stir Fry

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

Bharleli VaangiBharleli Vaangi

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

Kopra PakKopra Pak

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

Capsicum ChutneyCapsicum Chutney

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

Burmese KhowsueyBurmese Khowsuey

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:

Valor Papdi Nu ShakValor Papdi Nu Shak

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, south indian recipe collection given below and would love to hear your comments.

  • Tousali typically refers to pancakes made with a batter of rice, coconut and cucumber. While Tousali can be … More..

    Recipe# 2354

    24 November, 2015

    146

    calories per serving

  • A South Indian dish, popular especially in Karnataka, Tousali refers to pancakes that invariably combine rice, coconut and … More..

    Recipe# 2355

    24 November, 2015

    112

    calories per serving

  • Mouth-watering and sumptuous, this Mooli Moong Dal combines radish whites and greens with moong dal, all of which … More..

    Recipe# 738

    14 December, 2015

    280

    calories per serving

    Recipe# 1719

    14 December, 2015

    157

    calories per serving

    Recipe# 1989

    16 December, 2015

    145

    calories per serving

  • Great taste without oil! If that’s hard to believe, just try this recipe first. This Khatti Meethi Dal … More..

    Recipe# 4185

    08 January, 2016

    116

    calories per serving

  • A traditional Hyderabadi salan is made in a shallow wide flat bottomed handi. The salan is a sealed … More..

    Recipe# 3536

    11 January, 2016

    193

    calories per serving

  • With its rich flavour and luscious texture, the Dal Pinni might as well qualify as festive cooking, but … More..

    Recipe# 4032

    13 January, 2016

    205

    calories per serving

  • Ever wondered if it is possible to make succulent and satiating dhoklas within minutes? Your dream comes true, … More..

    Recipe# 688

    18 January, 2016

    267

    calories per serving

  • This tongue-tickling rice treat is prepared with readily-available ingredients, but has an unforgettable flavour and pleasing texture.The key … More..

    Recipe# 2275

    19 January, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • South Indian festival menus are just not complete without Moong Dal Payasam. Considered as one of the most … More..

    Recipe# 6338

    20 January, 2016

    335

    calories per serving

  • Nawabi culture reminds us of its opulence, which is reflected in the cuisine too. Taste a Nawabi gravy … More..

    Recipe# 5361

    22 January, 2016

    266

    calories per serving

  • Green Peas and raw banana subzi is a simple preparation of raw bananas and green peas tossed together … More..

    Recipe# 4022

    02 February, 2016

    259

    calories per serving

  • The mellow creaminess of sprouted butter beans and the amazing flavour of drumsticks get along very well in … More..

    Recipe# 3549

    08 February, 2016

    240

    calories per serving

  • You will love the luxuriant texture of this coconut-stuffed sweeet treat ! Chapatis are stuffed with a delectably … More..

    Recipe# 3657

    22 February, 2016

    204

    calories per serving

  • The word “shahi” is associated with dry fruits in any cuisine. Here it’s the addition of apricots which … More..

    Recipe# 5684

    22 February, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • The delicate aroma and aesthetic flavour of nutmeg and cardamom make the Nariyal ki Meethi Roti a treat … More..

    Recipe# 4043

    22 February, 2016

    224

    calories per serving

  • One look at this appetizing dish, and you just cannot resist savouring it immediately. Indeed, what an innovative … More..

    Recipe# 1140

    26 February, 2016

    270

    calories per serving

  • Baked ghugra, here is another delectable snack made with a spicy filling of green peas and coconut which … More..

    Recipe# 5234

    01 March, 2016

    77

    calories per serving

  • The liberal use of coconut and spices leaves you in no doubt that this is a Goanese creation! … More..

    Recipe# 4115

    05 March, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • This Maharashtrian recipe of rice, tendli and peas, simmered with spices makes a great meal by itself. More..

    Recipe# 2846

    30 March, 2016

    344

    calories per serving

  • Heres a spicy curry from tamilnadu that tastes best with steamed rice. The chettinad masala for this curry … More..

    Recipe# 4984

    01 April, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • Horsegram is a special pulse, which imbibes a mind-blowing aroma and flavour when roasted. Here, horsegram is combined … More..

    Recipe# 1352

    07 April, 2016

    27

    calories per serving

  • Kootu is a popular way of preparing veggies in Tamil Nadu. In fact, on special occasions, a dry … More..

    Recipe# 4924

    07 April, 2016

    152

    calories per serving

    Recipe# 2069

    23 April, 2016

    816

    calories per serving

  • This is a unique dish, wherein rice and curry are packed in a warm banana leaf, which lends … More..

    Recipe# 4037

    10 May, 2016

    208

    calories per serving

  • Here is a unique halwa made of grated sweet corn sweetened with sugar and flavoured with spices like … More..

    Recipe# 1224

    13 May, 2016

    345

    calories per serving

  • Green pea pulao with paneer koftas is a luxurious Mughlai -style pulao, which is marked not just by … More..

    Recipe# 2250

    25 May, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

    Recipe# 2255

    25 May, 2016

    0

    calories per serving

  • Basic hydrabadi paste, characterised by the liberal use of select condiments and spices like sesame, peanuts etc. , … More..

    Recipe# 5359

    07 July, 2016

    1162

    calories per serving

    146

    calories per serving

    Tousali typically refers to pancakes made with a batter of rice, coconut and cucumber. While Tousali can be … More..

    112

    calories per serving

    A South Indian dish, popular especially in Karnataka, Tousali refers to pancakes that invariably combine rice, coconut and … More..

    280

    calories per serving

    Mouth-watering and sumptuous, this Mooli Moong Dal combines radish whites and greens with moong dal, all of which … More..

    116

    calories per serving

    Great taste without oil! If that’s hard to believe, just try this recipe first. This Khatti Meethi Dal … More..

    193

    calories per serving

    A traditional Hyderabadi salan is made in a shallow wide flat bottomed handi. The salan is a sealed … More..

    205

    calories per serving

    With its rich flavour and luscious texture, the Dal Pinni might as well qualify as festive cooking, but … More..

    267

    calories per serving

    Ever wondered if it is possible to make succulent and satiating dhoklas within minutes? Your dream comes true, … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    This tongue-tickling rice treat is prepared with readily-available ingredients, but has an unforgettable flavour and pleasing texture.The key … More..

    335

    calories per serving

    South Indian festival menus are just not complete without Moong Dal Payasam. Considered as one of the most … More..

    266

    calories per serving

    Nawabi culture reminds us of its opulence, which is reflected in the cuisine too. Taste a Nawabi gravy … More..

    259

    calories per serving

    Green Peas and raw banana subzi is a simple preparation of raw bananas and green peas tossed together … More..

    240

    calories per serving

    The mellow creaminess of sprouted butter beans and the amazing flavour of drumsticks get along very well in … More..

    204

    calories per serving

    You will love the luxuriant texture of this coconut-stuffed sweeet treat ! Chapatis are stuffed with a delectably … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    The word “shahi” is associated with dry fruits in any cuisine. Here it’s the addition of apricots which … More..

    224

    calories per serving

    The delicate aroma and aesthetic flavour of nutmeg and cardamom make the Nariyal ki Meethi Roti a treat … More..

    270

    calories per serving

    One look at this appetizing dish, and you just cannot resist savouring it immediately. Indeed, what an innovative … More..

    77

    calories per serving

    Baked ghugra, here is another delectable snack made with a spicy filling of green peas and coconut which … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    The liberal use of coconut and spices leaves you in no doubt that this is a Goanese creation! … More..

    344

    calories per serving

    This Maharashtrian recipe of rice, tendli and peas, simmered with spices makes a great meal by itself. More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Heres a spicy curry from tamilnadu that tastes best with steamed rice. The chettinad masala for this curry … More..

    27

    calories per serving

    Horsegram is a special pulse, which imbibes a mind-blowing aroma and flavour when roasted. Here, horsegram is combined … More..

    152

    calories per serving

    Kootu is a popular way of preparing veggies in Tamil Nadu. In fact, on special occasions, a dry … More..

    208

    calories per serving

    This is a unique dish, wherein rice and curry are packed in a warm banana leaf, which lends … More..

    345

    calories per serving

    Here is a unique halwa made of grated sweet corn sweetened with sugar and flavoured with spices like … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    Green pea pulao with paneer koftas is a luxurious Mughlai -style pulao, which is marked not just by … More..

    1162

    calories per serving

    Basic hydrabadi paste, characterised by the liberal use of select condiments and spices like sesame, peanuts etc. , … More..

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