List of dishes made using coconut milk



This is a list of notable dishes made using coconut milk. Coconut milk is the liquid that comes from the grated meat of a coconut. The color and rich taste of the milk can be attributed to the high oil content. Most of the fat is saturated fat. Coconut milk is a very popular food ingredient used in Southeast Asia, especially in Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines and in South Asia, specifically in Sri Lanka and South India.

Indian (Tamil Nadu & Kerala)

 * Ada Prathaman
 * Gothampu Payasam (Wheat Payasam)
 * Kerala Curries
 * Molugootal (sometimes used in conjunction with fresh grated coconut to enhance flavour)
 * Mutton Stew
 * Paal-Appam (sweetened coconut milk in the center of the Aapam for taste)
 * Parippu Prathaman
 * Puttu (Steam cake) Grated coconut is mixed with rice powder for taste

Indian (Goan and Konkani cuisine in Karnataka, and Maharashtra)
Almost all dishes have coconut milk and paste as its base (called as "Aapros" in Konkani)
 * Solkadhi
 * All vegetable and fish curries
 * Coconut Rice
 * Payasa, Mangane, Kheer

Indian (Northeast)

 * Sunga Saul – a dish of the Cuisine of Assam, a state in Northeast India

Indian (North India)
Coconut and coconut milk are both used as a garnish in several traditional dishes across Bihar, Eastern U.P., Uttaranchal and Bundelkhand. Its generally used in dishes made of jackfruit, pumpkin and other gourds.

Unsorted

 * Bajigur
 * Bebinca
 * Boluo fan
 * Bubur kacang hijau
 * Chè bà ba
 * Coconut milk
 * Coquito
 * Kalu dodol
 * Khanom thuai
 * Khao tom mad
 * Kiribath
 * Kokis
 * Mango pomelo sago
 * Nasi gurih
 * Opor
 * Stew peas