Desiccated coconut is a versatile ingredient made from finely grated and dried coconut meat. It’s used in a variety of dishes ...

With just four ingredients, you can make your own coconut ice at home. They make great edible gifts too! You will need a 20cm/8in square baking tin for this recipe.

Use freshly grated coconut in curries and creamy puddings, or lightly toast it with spices and use as a seasoning. Desiccated coconut is made from the dried, white flesh (copra) of the coconut.

Or even easier, look for whole dried coconuts at Asian grocers. They are ready for grating or for use in cooking and for toasting. Use freshly shredded coconut where desiccated coconut is called for.

I don’t have two coconuts hanging around — how much dried coconut do you think I should use, with some tinned coconut cream to make it up? Katherine That cake sounds intriguing — it’s a ...

About Chatpattey Coconut Kebab Recipe: Kebabs made of vegetables, coated with desiccated coconut and fried in a pan till crisp. Served with pine nut sauce with a hint of mint.