How to make coconut milk

How to make coconut milk from scratch step-by-step easy recipe with photos.

About this recipe

Coconut is an integral part of every south Indian kitchen. It is used in most of our cooking either ground with spices to make a curry base or as a garnish over a finished dish. Coconut milk is used to make desserts like payasa and aamras.

Coconut milk is a great dairy-free alternative and is very easy to extract at home. This easy-to-make vegan milk lends a unique flavour and creaminess to any dish. I usually make two extracts from it but you can choose to make a third extract which is very thin and runny. The remaining pulp after extracting the coconut can be dried in an oven or dehydrator and can be used as desiccated coconut.

Coconut milk step-by-step recipe with photos

1. Blend coconut and water for 1-2 minutes until the coconut is ground well. Place a muslin cloth or a large bowl

2. Bring all the sides of the cloth together and gently squeeze it to extract the milk. This is the first extract and is thick

3. Put the grated coconut back into the blender with the remaining water. Blend again for 1-2 minutes and pour on the muslin cloth

4. Bring all the sides of the cloth together and gently squeeze it to extract the coconut milk. This is the second extract and is slightly thin

Recipe card

How to make coconut milk

Shilpa

Coconut milk is a great substitute for dairy-free milk and is very easy to extract at home.

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Course Others

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 15 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup coconut freshly grated
• 2-3 cups water

Instructions

 

• Combine coconut with 1 cup warm water and place in a blender
• Blend for 1-2 minutes until the coconut is ground well
• Place a muslin cloth or a large bowl
• Pour the ground coconut onto it
• Bring all the sides of the cloth together and gently squeeze it to extract the coconut milk. This is the first extract and is thick
• Put the grated coconut back into the blender with remaining water
• Blend again for 1-2 minutes
• Place muslin cloth in a separate bowl and pour the ground coconut
• Bring all the sides of the cloth together and gently squeeze it to extract the coconut milk. This is the second extract and is slightly thin

Nutrition Facts

How to make coconut milk

Amount Per Serving

Calories 71 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Sodium 10mg0%

Potassium 71mg2%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 6mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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