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Grated coconut curry

Grated coconut curry is a simple recipe which I learnt from my mom. It is delicious and I love the combination of mild spices and the sweetness of coconut.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups freshly grated coconut
  • 1 medium sized onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 green chillies slit and cut
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 ” cinnamon stick
  • 2-3 cardamom pods
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • A pinch of turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp oil
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat a pan on medium flame and stir fry coriander seeds, cinnamon stick cardamom pods and cloves till you get nice aroma. Blend them in a blender to a fine powder and keep aside.
  2. Heat oil in the same pan, add chopped onions and green chillies. Fry till brown.
  3. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  4. Add grated coconut, red chilli powder, turmeric, salt and mix well.
  5. Add half cup of water and cover with a lid. Cook till the water evaporates.
  6. Add the spices powder and mix well.
  7. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
  8. Serve with hot rice or Indian bread.