Coconut water is synonymous to hydration. A glass of coconut water refreshes us anytime of the day. But have you ever paid attention to the creamy flesh at the end of the coconut shell ‘Malai’, as we call it, is sweet, crunchy and gives a perfect ending to coconut water drinking session. It seems actor Rakul Preet Singh totally echoes our feeling. Wonder how we got to know that? Check out her latest story on Instagram. A fitness enthusiast, Rakul Preet keeps sharing glimpses of her healthy meals every now and then. Recently, she shared an Insta-story featuring an empty coconut shell (after drinking water) with coconut meat on the top. “The beauty of coconut malai,” the actor captioned the story.
Take a look:
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Looks so delicious; right? The once who know the flavour of coconut malai are well aware of its versatility. You can have it as is or use it to prepare some delicious recipes in the kitchen. Here we bring you few such amazing recipes that you can prepare with coconut malai.
Here’re 5 Coconut Malai-Based Recipes For You:
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1. Chicken Stew:
Juicy chicken pieces smeared in a blend of coconut milk and aromatic spices make for a delicious indulgence. Made from simple ingredients and prepared in just under an hour, it is a complete heart warmer. Recipe here.
2. Chicken Biryani and Coconut Milk:
This mouth-watering delicacy will never leave you disappointed. Basmati rice cooked with local spices, succulent chicken pieces get a creamy texture with the addition of coconut milk. Get the recipe here.
3. Thai Green Chicken Curry:
Coconut is an integral part of cooking Thai cuisine. This classic Thai speciality is prepared with coconut milk and traditional spices. Recipe here.
4. Coconut Rice:
The aroma of curry leaves and fresh coconut makes this delicious connotation of flavorful rice, which is a favourite down in the southern parts of India. Coconut rice is easy and quick to make. It is light on the stomach yet extremely high in nutrients. Click here for recipe.
5. Mango and Coconut Panna Cotta:
Mango pulp and coconut milk when mixed together serve you a decadent Italian dessert – panna cotta. Add a dose of freshness with mint leaves. Full recipe inside.
Which coconut recipe is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below.
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