By Nikita Toppo
Coconut is an essential part of Indian cooking. From desserts to curries, it is used in cooking a variety of dishes. Here are top ten coconut dishes you must try.
This South Indian dish is prepared by soaking rice in coconut milk or cooking with coconut flakes.
This traditional Indian dessert is soft, creamy and mouth-melting. Coconut ladoo is specially made on festive occasions.
Made with coconut pulp, chillies and tamarind, this chutney goes well with most of the South Indian dishes.
This rich and flavourful curry is made with a combination of vegetable and coconut. Lady finger to soya chunks, a variety of veggies can be made with this curry.
Avial is a thick stew that is made by combining a variety of vegetables with coconut and curry leaves.
This luxurious dessert is made with rice, coconut, milk and lots of dry fruits.
This South Indian dish is made of steamed cylinders of ground rice layered with coconut shavings along with sweet or savoury fillings.
Popular in Tamil Nadu, this dish is prepared with rice, vegetables and coconut milk.
This delicious non-vegetarian curry is made by simmering chicken in fresh ground spices and coconut milk.
This mouth-watering ice cream made with coconut, cream and vanilla extract is perfect for summer and monsoon parties.