From beauty to health, coconut offers uncountable benefits. Today, we bring you an easy, step-by-step recipe to make pure coconut oil at home with two simple ingredients. Tap to know!
Ingredients You Need
To make this nutrient-dense, pure coconut oil at home, you will need only two simple ingredients: 3–4 mature coconuts and two cups of water.
PREPARE COCONUTS
Firstly, choose high-quality coconuts that contain a good amount of water and pulp. Then, crack them and extract coconut water.
Grate Coconut
After removing the coconut shells, grate the coconuts with the help of a grater and keep them aside.
Blend GRATED Coconut
Now, add grated coconuts to a blender with two cups of warm water and blend them to make a smooth, lump-free paste.
Strain Coconut Milk
Now, pour this paste into a cheesecloth or strainer to strain coconut milk. Tightly squeeze it to extract the milk completely.
COOK Coconut Milk
Add coconut oil to a heavy-based pan and boil it on a medium flame by stirring it occasionally. Once it starts boiling, the coconut solids will start separating.
COLLECT COCONUT OIL
Continue cooking the coconut milk until all the water evaporates and the coconut oil fully separates. It will take about 30–45 minutes.
Store HOMEMADE COCONUT Oil
Once the oil is fully separated, turn off the heat and let it cool slightly. Strain the oil with a cheesecloth and place it in a clean, dry container.
BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil is a great source of fatty acids and omega-3. From promoting hair to boosting digestion, coconut oil offers numerous benefits, according to the NCBI.
CONCLUSION
Your homemade coconut oil is ready, you can use it for cooking or for promoting your hair growth and thickness.