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Grated coconut
Nariyal
1.7 g1 teaspoon
5 g1 tablespoon
Grated/desiccated coconut about 5 g/tbsp; 1 tsp = 1.7 g.
Instead of Grated coconut
Fresh coconutUse the same weight and grate finely. This is the direct fresh substitute; keep the same cooking time.
Grated desiccated coconutUse the same weight, then soak in warm water for 10 minutes and squeeze dry. Drier and less sweet; add a splash of water if the dish looks dry.
Desiccated coconutUse the same weight, soak in warm water for 10–15 minutes, then squeeze. Coarser and drier than fresh; good for curries and chutneys.
