Half Dry Coconut, 500 gm

Copra is the dried kernel of the coconut used to extract coconut oil. Copra has traditionally been grated and ground then boiled in water to extract coconut oil. It was used by Pacific island cultures and became a valuable commercial product for merchants in the South Seas and South Asia in the 1860s. Dry coconut can be cut into cubes, sliced or grated and added to a number of both savory and sweet dishes. In India, Dry coconut is used to make Khopra Pak a baked treat made with saffron and milk. It can also be used in curries, prasad, gravies or spice blends.