Coconut is an essential ingredient in many dishes from the cuisine of Kerala....Curries made with coconut provides richness to the dish & makes it more delicious😋
There are some curries when i need 1-2 tbsp roasted coconut paste i feel so lazy to roast a little coconut,so whenever i am free i roast 1 coconut grind it to a paste & keep in freezer in ice trays in that way i can add a cube of roasted coconut paste to my curries eg: Onion Egg Roast instead of coconut milk you can add 1 cube roasted coconut paste... When ready to use take it out from the freezer & add to the curries .. It makes the cooking easy & quick...
Roasted coconut paste is used in curries & desiccated coconut is used for in bakery products & is available in number of stores you can make it @ home & store in containers & refrigerate it...
Cinnamon : I love the smell of fresh cinnamon & add them to many of my recipes, even in my roasted coconut paste i add a stick of cinnamon, it makes an amazing difference to the curries & cinnamon is also good for health ....My favorite spice 😊 I even add to my sambar check out → Sambar with Roasted Coconut
Method : For roasted coconut...
Heat a non-stick pan or a thick bottom skillet ( I prefer using non-stick pan so i need less oil) on medium flame & add 1 grated coconut & fry continuously ( The roasting of coconut will take some time but once it is made it is a gr8 time saver & it could be used for few months ) keep frying ... When it changes its color add coconut oil 1 tbsp or any other oil...
When the coconut is light brown add 2 sticks of cinnamon ( cinnamon is optional ) fry continuously till its golden & crispy... Turn off the heat & keep aside to cool. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder.
Grind to a fine paste adding little water & once its made transfer into ice cube making trays with a lid & store in freezer.. Whenever you need roasted coconut paste just take out some cubes & add them to the curries...😊
For desiccated coconut :
1 fresh shredded coconut, preheat the oven 180c...Spread the shredded coconut on a baking tray avoid clumping together....Place the baking tray inside the oven & bake for about 18-20 mins ( you need to pay attention & check the coconut frequently, do not let it brown when its dried completely it's crispy to touch remove it from the oven & let it cool..
Transfer to a food processor or a mixer, powder it finely store in a container & refrigerate it.....Make various delightful recipes.... Enjoy the goodness of coconut 😋
There are some curries when i need 1-2 tbsp roasted coconut paste i feel so lazy to roast a little coconut,so whenever i am free i roast 1 coconut grind it to a paste & keep in freezer in ice trays in that way i can add a cube of roasted coconut paste to my curries eg: Onion Egg Roast instead of coconut milk you can add 1 cube roasted coconut paste... When ready to use take it out from the freezer & add to the curries .. It makes the cooking easy & quick...
Roasted coconut paste is used in curries & desiccated coconut is used for in bakery products & is available in number of stores you can make it @ home & store in containers & refrigerate it...
Cinnamon : I love the smell of fresh cinnamon & add them to many of my recipes, even in my roasted coconut paste i add a stick of cinnamon, it makes an amazing difference to the curries & cinnamon is also good for health ....My favorite spice 😊 I even add to my sambar check out → Sambar with Roasted Coconut
Method : For roasted coconut...
Heat a non-stick pan or a thick bottom skillet ( I prefer using non-stick pan so i need less oil) on medium flame & add 1 grated coconut & fry continuously ( The roasting of coconut will take some time but once it is made it is a gr8 time saver & it could be used for few months ) keep frying ... When it changes its color add coconut oil 1 tbsp or any other oil...
When the coconut is light brown add 2 sticks of cinnamon ( cinnamon is optional ) fry continuously till its golden & crispy... Turn off the heat & keep aside to cool. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder.
Grind to a fine paste adding little water & once its made transfer into ice cube making trays with a lid & store in freezer.. Whenever you need roasted coconut paste just take out some cubes & add them to the curries...😊
For desiccated coconut :
1 fresh shredded coconut, preheat the oven 180c...Spread the shredded coconut on a baking tray avoid clumping together....Place the baking tray inside the oven & bake for about 18-20 mins ( you need to pay attention & check the coconut frequently, do not let it brown when its dried completely it's crispy to touch remove it from the oven & let it cool..
Transfer to a food processor or a mixer, powder it finely store in a container & refrigerate it.....Make various delightful recipes.... Enjoy the goodness of coconut 😋
