Coconut milk/extraction

Coconut mil extraction is used as thickening agent in some of the Indian curries, pulaos and biryanis.

Steps

• Grate coconut
• Grind coconut coarsely (adding minimal water during grinding)
• Mix with roughly 100 ml of lukewarm water (for every half, medium sized coconut)
• Drain and squeeze through muslin cloth or big conical tea strainer
• Repeat the process for three times

Note:

• The three extractions shall be of three different consistency (the first being thicker)
• Some recipes demand the extractions are added depend on their thickness at different stage of cooking.
• Do not store coconut milk more than a day