Coconut Raita

We have few coconut trees in our farm in Kerala..  When we visit Kerala during the vacation, we enjoy the sweet water from the tender coconuts and also eat the Malai.  It is very filling and you also feel energetic after having the water.

Nearly all parts of the Coconut can be used, the water, milk, flesh, sugar and oil. Even the husks and leaves are used as materials in furnishings and decoration.

In South India most of the dishes are prepared using Coconut.  Recently, my mom in law got few coconuts when she returned back from Kerala.  I made this quick Raita last week and the main ingredient in this dish is Fresh Coconut.

Ingredients :

Fresh grated Coconut - 1/2 Cup

Green chilli crushed - 1

Fresh thick chilled Curd / Yogurt - 1/2 cup

Salt and Sugar to taste

Black Grapes - 1/4th Cup

Method :

Add curd, green chilli, salt and sugar to fresh grated coconut  and mix well.  Cut the black grapes into pieces and add it to the Raita.  Serve this chilled with Paratha or with Roti or as a side dish.