Coconut milk is a good source of healthy fats. It refreshes you and lowers blood sugar levels. Tap to read an easy recipe to make coconut milk at home.
Ingredients
One fresh coconut, four cups of water, two tablespoons of honey, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract
Break coconut
Take a fresh coconut and break it to extract coconut from the shell. Shred the coconut into small and thin pieces.
Soak coconut
Soak the shredded coconut pieces in one cup of water for about 30 minutes. This will soften the hard coconut pieces.
Grind coconut
Strain-soaked coconut pieces and put them in a blender with two cups of water. Grind it for two minutes until it is smooth.
Strain milk
Strain the milk using a muslin cloth, or cheesecloth. Squeeze it nicely to extract the coconut milk.
Store
Store the milk in a glass bottle and refrigerate it. You can use it for upto 3-4 days.
Information credits
This information is taken from the Chief Sanjeev Kapoor's website. This is an easy recipe to make smooth and creamy coconut milk.
Conclusion
This is an easy recipe to make coconut milk at home. However, it is advised to consult a dietician before adding it in your diet.