Indian daily sabzi using dry coconut

Sabzis tastes really good with dry coconut, as it gives a very nice nutty taste. Try these sabzis for  an amazing taste to serve your family.. 

1. Mirchi Ka Salan an Indian curry of Bhavnagri chillies, flavoured with a rich paste of roasted peanuts, coconut, sesame seeds and red chillies. 

Mirchi Ka Salan

2. Lahori Aloo the use of khus-khus and dry coconut in the masala and milk in the gravy are sure to satisfy your palate.

Lahori Aloo

3. Potatoes and Tomatoes Stuffed with A Coconut-based Paste unique dish is made by stuffing potatoes and tomatoes with a flavourful paste of coconut, onions and garlic perked up with an assortment of spices.

Potatoes and Tomatoes Stuffed with A Coconut-based Paste

4. Panchamrut  a dish with a holy connotation, in the sense that it is offered to God during most pujas.

Panchamrut

Indian Chutney and masala using dry coconut  

Who said chutney and masala can be only made with wet coconut. Here are few recipes using dry coconut, where you can make these and store it for few days as well. 

1. Dry Garlic Chutney a famous condiment from Maharashtra, it is also known as Lahsun khobra chutney.

Dry Garlic Chutney

2. Basic Malvani Gravy malvani food features a lot of onion-based curries and malvani paste/masala, which is a special blend of spices that lends the cuisine its distinctive taste.

Basic Malvani Gravy

3. Homemade Dabeli Masala Powder although readily available in stores, are best made at home because they have a better aroma and flavour compared to those made commercially in bulk.

Homemade Dabeli Masala Powder

4. Goda Masala used in several traditional Maharashtrian dishes, to give a tongue-tickling flavour and appetizing aroma.

Goda Masala

5. Curry Leaves Chutney Powder handy on days when you do not have time to prepare chutney or Sambhar to accompany your Idlis and dosas.

Curry Leaves Chutney Powder

Indian gravies using dry coconut

Wow.. these reciopes are so so good.. dry coconut used in these recipes releases its own oil and gives an amazing nutty taste to the gravy, all the gravy goes well with Indian breads. 

1. Khandeshi Dal dals are cooked with a spicy paste made of onions, dry coconut, chillies, pepper and more spices.

Khandeshi Dal

2. Spicy Potato a fiery combination of spices, dominated by the exclusive taste of poppy seeds, cumin seeds and dry coconut.

Spicy Potato

3. Panchras Dal an ideal recipe for a traditional celebration at home. Toovar dal is pressure-cooked and blended with an assortment of vegetables. 

Panchras Dal

4. Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji a traditional Maharashtrian favourite, the Bhaji revolves around an intense paste of assorted spices, onions and coconut, which makes it super-tasty!

Batata Tomato Rassa Bhaji

One meal recipes using dry coconut

so satisfying these recipes are.. one meal dishes best when you have less time to cook too many dishes. These recipes would be your life savers.

1. Tendli Bhaat  a real spicy preparation of rice and tendi, which totally masks the sober nature of tendli transforming it into an exciting ingredient that will be loved by all.

Tendli Bhaat, Microwave Recipe

2. Misal Pav  scrumptious cocktail of savouries and sprouts! 

Misal Pav

3. Chana Dal and Coconut Puranpoli a traditional maharashtrian dish, and variants of it are made all over the country. It is a wholesome and delicious snack made of chana dal and coconut.

 Chana Dal and Coconut Puranpoli

4. Vangi Bath one such traditional Maharashtrian dish with an appetising aroma and rich taste.

Vangi Bhaat

Maharashtrian recipes using dry coconut

Highest amount of dry coconut used is in this region, they have maximum of the recipes which uses dry coconut and takes the dishes to another level. Try out these recipes to experience it.

1. Vegetable Kolhapuri a traditional vegetable dish prepared in Maharashtrian style.

Vegetable Kolhapuri

2. Sukhi Lehsun Chutney who love garlic in any form, this chutney would do wonders to any recipe.

Sukhi Lehsun Chutney

3. Malvani Chana Masala there is the malvani masala, which is so aromatic and flavourful because all the ingredients are toasted before grinding. 

Malvani Chana Masala

4. Katachi Amti a tongue-tickling preparation of chana dal, which combines sweet and savoury flavours.

Katachi Amti

5. Maharashtrian Papdi and Moong Dal Vadi Subzi Vidharbi recipe that is best enjoyed with chapatis. An interesting combination of valor papdi and moong dal vadi is cooked with a tongue-tickling masala.

Maharashtrian Papdi and Moong Dal Vadi Subzi

6. Methi Chi Patal Bhaji wonderful blend of textures and flavours, which is sure to make your taste buds yearn for more.

Methi Chi Patal Bhaji

Indian snacks using dry coconut

Satisfying delicious snack recipe, which can be easily prepared at home, store it in a jar and relish for more few days.

1. Karanji Recipe a delightful treat of deep-fried plain flour shells loaded with a sweet and succulent filling of coconut, semolina, spices and nuts. 

Karanji Recipe

2. Sabudana Chivda one such recipe that can be had during Navratri and other fasting days too.

Sabudana Chivda Recipe, Jar Snack

3. Peanut Butter Coconut Balls healthy as they are rich in protein and good fat. It can also be enjoyed as a dessert by weight-watchers.

Peanut Butter Coconut Balls, Healthy Dessert for Weight Loss

4. Jada Poha Chivda a mix of sweet, salty and nutty flavours, and a wondrous blend of textures, the Chivda is sure to appeal to young and old alike.

Jada Poha Chivda, Jar Snack

5. Mini Bhakarwadi which has an interesting spiral shape with alternate layers of masala and dough. 

Mini Bhakarwadi

6. Jowar Dhani Popcorn with Coconut and Peanuts puffs popcorn and much healthier than the tradition popcorn. Made from simple ingredients like jowar puffs, peanuts, dry coconut, coconut oil.

Jowar Dhani Popcorn with Coconut and Peanuts

7. Churma Ladoo convenient to serve and richer in flavour, here we present the famous churma in ladoo form!

Churma Ladoo

Health benefits of dry coconut, kopra

The coconut has saturated fats but most of it is MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) which promote weight loss. The high fibre content 13.6 gm (45.3% of RDA) along with high lauric acid content of coconut improves cholesterol levels in the body. Improving the action of insulin secretion and lowering the raised blood sugar levels is yet another benefit of coconut for Diabetics. See here for 10 amazing benefits of coconut.  

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