Mouth-watering coconut recipes you need to try if you haven't already

Coconut is a versatile ingredient and you can use it to make desserts, curries, chutneys etc. It is one of the main ingredient used for cooking in South India but is also common in other parts of the country. From Assam to Tamil Nadu, every place has its unique way of preparing this incredible nut.

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Coconut is easily found in tropical places and the cultivation is inexpensive. Here are a few lip-smacking coconut recipes you would not want to miss. (Instagram)

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Coconut Rice: One of the most loved dishes of Southern India. The ingredients used to make this aromatic and flavoursome dish are curry leaves, freshly grated coconut, chillies and asafoetida. (Instagram/fooddiarybypahi)

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Coconut barfi: If you crave something sweet and do not know what to eat, this dish is a life savour. You will need some desiccated coconut, sugar syrup, khoya, ghee and almonds. (Instagram/curlycious_mommy_cook)

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Coconut raita: This refreshing dish is prepared in Andhra Pradesh. To make this, you will need unsweetened curd, mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, green chilies and salt. It goes great with tamarind and tomato rice. (Instagram/mycravesandraves)

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Coconut til ladoo: This three-ingredient recipe is great for all your sweet cravings. All you will need for making this are coconut, sesame seeds and dates. (File image)

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Coconut chutney: The most famous chutney prepared down south is this iconic coconut one. It tastes best with dosa, idli, vada and uttapam. It is made by grinding coconut, green chillies, ginger, channa dal and water into a fine paste. (File image)

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Chicken biryani with coconut milk: Prepare the biryani how you do it usually and then add some coconut milk to get a delicious creamy texture. (File image)