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Tender coconut cooler

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Fresh tender-coconut water with its soft flesh, sometimes with a squeeze of lime: the islands' everyday drink.

Region: LakshadweepOccasion: Any time; welcome drink for guestsTime: 10 minServes: 2Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 tender green coconuts
  • Juice of ½ lime (optional)
  • A pinch of salt or 1 tsp sugar (optional)
  • A few mint leaves (optional)

Method

  1. Cut open the top of each tender coconut with a heavy knife and pour the water into a jug.
  2. Split the coconuts and scoop out the soft, jelly-like flesh with a spoon.
  3. Chop the flesh into small pieces and add to the water.
  4. Add lime juice and salt or sugar if you like, and serve chilled or straight away.

History

Coconut palms cover the islands, and tender coconut water has always been a source of safe drinking water and nourishment.

Significance

A tender coconut is often offered to visitors in Lakshadweep as a welcome.

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