Tender coconut

Nariyal

500 g1 medium tender coconut (about 500 g)

Approximate whole medium tender coconut weight; used only as a count item.

Instead of Tender coconut

Tender coconut flesh
Use the same weight of flesh and add coconut water to replace the liquid; closest texture and sweetness.
Fresh coconut
Use the same weight of grated fresh coconut plus water; firmer and more mature, so simmer a little longer.
Coconut water
Use for the liquid part only, same volume; it lacks the soft flesh, so add fresh coconut if possible.