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Why homemade frozen coconut

Here in the US, I prefer using frozen coconut as I don't have any special tools to break the coconut.  Whenever we buy a coconut for poojai I try to freeze it for later use. It stays fresh for a longer time without any compromise in taste .it is preservative-free and super easy to make

How to break coconut

The best way to break coconut without any tools is to use a hard surface. We use the backyard concrete edge ( stone surface) to break the coconut. You can also use a Hammer, the back of a knife, aruval, etc. Avoid breaking the coconut parallel to the 3 eyes.

Why Freezing coconut is better

After breaking the coconut, unused coconut flesh might get dry and spoiled soon.  Frozen coconut stays fresh for months. Even after thawing, we can freeze them multiple times.

Indian coconut

Always use Indian coconut as it is best for Indian cooking. Other Asian coconuts might be too big to fit the idli pan.

Will the coconut stay longer in the fridge?

No frozen coconut has long shelf life compared to coconut stored in the fridge.  If you don't have time to make the process for frozen coconut, store the whole coconut in the fridge. Steam and freeze when you find time

Can I freeze coconut water?

Coconut water tastes best when consumed immediately. I have never frozen coconut water

How to steam coconut

Always steam the broken open coconut. Never add water and cook. Steam cooking works best. Steaming coconut helps for easy unmolding

The idea of steam cooking is inspired by my favorite Instagrammer Kavitha Akka

Cool then pulse coconut

Pulsing coconut gives the best texture. Avoid grinding. Always pulse after the coconut comes to room temperature. Discard the steamed water completely then pulse

Tips for freezing coconut

1. Use a spoon to transfer the coconut
2. You can store the entire batch of grated coconut in one ziplock bag or split it into batches and store
3. Label the frozen coconut if you have many ziplock bags of frozen coconut
4. Always make sure you remove air bubbles, then fold
5. If you are freezing for a long time use freezer-safe ziplock bags to prevent

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Ingredients

• Coconut

Instructions

• Break the coconut according to your preferred way and save the coconut water
• Add water to the idli pan, place the coconut on the idiyappam plate; stems cook for 10-12 minutes
• Turn off the stove. Tilt the coconut and discard the water
• Transfer to a plate and cool the coconut
• Use a sharp ladle or back of the knife; prick the coconut and unmold
• Cut into the desired size for easy peeling
• Peel the brown part. If it is difficult with the peeler use knife to discard the brown part
• Cut into small pieces and transfer to a mixie jar
• Pulse multiple times till you get desired size. Mix in between for even pulsing
• If you are planning to use it soon, store it in the fridge but for a longer shelf life freeze
• Add the coconut to ziplock bags, fold and remove air bubbles then freeze

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Notes

1. The best way to break coconut without any tools is to use a hard surface
2. Always use Indian coconut as it is best for Indian cooking. Other Asian coconuts might be too big to fit the idli pan.
3. If you don't have time to make the process for frozen coconut, store the whole coconut in the fridge. Steam and freeze when you find time
4. Coconut water tastes best when consumed immediately. I have never frozen coconut water
5. Always steam the broken open coconut. Never add water and cook. Steam cooking works best
6. Pulsing coconut gives the best texture. Avoid grinding. Always pulse after the coconut comes to room temperature. Discard the steamed water completely then pulse
7. Use a spoon to transfer the coconut
8. You can store the entire batch of grated coconut in one ziplock bag or split it into batches and store
9. Label the frozen coconut if you have many ziplock bags of frozen coconut
10. Always make sure you remove air bubbles, then fold
11. If you are freezing for a long time use freezer-safe ziplock bags to prevent

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Ingredient

Coconut

How to keep coconut fresh for a long time with step by step pictures

• Break the coconut according to your preferred way and save the coconut water

• Add water to the idli pan, place the coconut on the idiyappam plate; stems cook for 10-12 minutes

• Turn off the stove. Tilt the coconut and discard the water

• Transfer to a plate and cool the coconut

• Use a sharp ladle or back of the knife; prick the coconut and unmold

• Cut into the desired size for easy peeling

• Peel the brown part. If it is difficult with the peeler use knife to discard the brown part

• Cut into small pieces and transfer to a mixie jar

• Pulse multiple times till you get desired size. Mix in between for even pulsing

• If you are planning to use it soon, store it in the fridge but for a longer shelf life freeze
• Add the coconut to ziplock bags, fold and remove air bubbles then freeze