What Can I Cook With Coconut?
20 delicious dish ideas to try with coconut
Got coconut in your kitchen? Here are quick and easy dishes you can make right now - from Indian classics to global favorites. No long recipes, just pure inspiration.
20 Dishes You Can Make With Coconut
What Can I Cook With Coconut And...
🍚With Rice:
- →Coconut Rice
- →Coconut Pulao
Common Mistakes When Cooking Coconut
- ✕Don't grate coconut too fine - it loses texture
- ✕Toast fresh coconut to enhance flavor and aroma
- ✕Store grated coconut in fridge - it spoils quickly
- ✕Don't substitute fresh coconut with desiccated in every recipe
- ✕Crack coconut over a bowl to save the water
How to Store Coconut
Fresh coconut lasts 1 week in the fridge. Grated coconut lasts 3-4 days.
Learn more about coconut storageFrequently Asked Questions
What can I cook with only coconut?
You can make Coconut Chutney, Coconut Milk, Coconut Ladoo, Toasted Coconut, or Coconut Water with just coconut.
Can I eat coconut raw?
Yes, fresh coconut flesh and coconut water are safe to eat raw. They're nutritious and delicious.
What is the fastest dish to make with coconut?
Coconut Chutney is the fastest - blend coconut with green chilies, ginger, and salt. Takes 5 minutes.
Can coconut be frozen?
Yes, grated coconut can be frozen for 6 months. Coconut milk can be frozen in ice cube trays for 2-3 months.
What spices go well with coconut?
Curry leaves, mustard seeds, green chilies, ginger, turmeric, coriander, and cumin all complement coconut perfectly.