{"title":"Desiccated Coconut","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesiccated coconut is fresh coconut flesh grated and dried until it keeps for months. The cut changes the result: fine desiccated coconut blends smoothly into batters, sweets and chutneys, while medium has more bite for barfi, ladoo and coatings. Coconut chips and slices are larger pieces for roasting and garnish, and whole dried coconut, called copra, kopra or khopra, is the kernel dried in one piece. It all belongs to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/baking-sugar-and-desserts\"\u003ebaking, sugar and desserts\u003c\/a\u003e department.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoconut barfi and coconut ladoo for Diwali need only desiccated coconut, sugar or condensed milk, and cardamom. Sri Lankan pol toffee, kokis coatings, love cake and Tamil thengai burfi use it too, as do British macaroons, Bakewell tart and lamingtons. It can also stand in for fresh coconut in pol sambol, thengai chutney, a Kerala thoran and a coconut-based curry paste. Dried coconut halves are grated or roasted for Maharashtrian and Goan masalas, and fine desiccated makes a good base for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dessert-mixes\"\u003edessert\u003c\/a\u003e toppings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo bring desiccated coconut close to fresh for sambol or chutney, soak it in warm water or milk for ten minutes and squeeze out the excess. Toast it in a dry pan, stirring all the time, until it smells nutty and just turns golden, which takes a couple of minutes at most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce opened, keep desiccated coconut in an airtight jar in a cool cupboard or the fridge, since its natural oil turns rancid in warmth. Brands shoppers look for include \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fudco\"\u003eFudco\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natco\"\u003eNatco\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heera-desiccated-coconut-medium-700g","title":"Heera Desiccated Coconut Medium 700g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeera Desiccated Coconut Medium is finely shredded, dried coconut with a medium cut that sits between fine powder and long flakes. It keeps its white colour and sweet, nutty flavour, and it is packed in the UK by P\u0026amp;B Foods in a 700g bag sized for a busy festive kitchen. Medium desiccated coconut is the everyday choice for Indian sweets, South Indian chutneys and home baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor coconut barfi, warm 200g of desiccated coconut in a heavy pan for two minutes, add 400ml of milk and 150g of sugar, and stir over a medium heat until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan. Add a pinch of cardamom, spread on a greased tray and cut into squares once set. For a quick chutney, soak a handful in warm water for ten minutes, then grind with green chilli, ginger and salt. It also rolls ladoos and coats cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium cut, between fine and flaked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserved with sulphur dioxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in the UK, 700g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor grating fresh at home, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-dry-coconut-whole-300g\"\u003eHeera Dry Coconut Whole 300g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55241989456211,"sku":null,"price":4.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/heera-desiccated-coconut-medium-700g-front.png?v=1791368985"},{"product_id":"heera-dry-coconut-whole-300g","title":"Heera Dry Coconut Whole 300g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeera Dry Coconut Whole is copra: mature coconut kernel dried in its own shell shape, known as khopra, kopra or gola across India. The halves are firm and cream-coloured inside with a thin brown skin, and the flavour is richer and nuttier than fresh coconut. A 300g pack holds a few whole pieces, ready for grating, slicing or offering at the mandir during Navratri and Diwali.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrate the kernel on the fine side of a box grater, skin and all, for ladoos, coconut barfi and dry chutneys. For a quick vrat ladoo, toast a cup of grated copra in a dry pan until it smells nutty, add half a cup of powdered jaggery and a spoon of ghee, and shape into small balls while warm. Thin slices fried in ghee go into panjiri and dry fruit mixes, and a whole piece is a traditional offering at puja.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole dried coconut, ingredients 100% coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18.1g fibre per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrate fresh for the fullest flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a ready-shredded option, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-desiccated-coconut-medium-700g\"\u003eHeera Desiccated Coconut Medium 700g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55241992503635,"sku":null,"price":4.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/heera-dry-coconut-whole-300g-front.png?v=1791369010"},{"product_id":"natco-desiccated-coconut-medium-1kg","title":"Natco Desiccated Coconut Medium 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatco Medium Desiccated Coconut is dried, finely shredded coconut with a medium cut that sits between fine and flaked. It keeps the sweet, nutty flavour of fresh coconut in a dry form that stores well, and Natco recommend it for curries, cakes, biscuits and ice creams. The 1kg bag is the size to buy for festival baking and sweet-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Diwali coconut barfi or ladoo, cook the coconut in ghee for a minute, add condensed milk or sugar syrup with cardamom, stir until it gathers into a mass and set or roll. Toast a handful in a dry pan until golden to scatter over kheer, halwa and modak filling. In savoury cooking, soak it in a little warm water and grind it into a coconut paste for South Indian curries and chutneys, or add it to a vrat-friendly sabudana khichdi. It also bakes well into macaroons and coconut cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-cut desiccated coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sulphur dioxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in fibre, 17g per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians, 1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller pack, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natco-desiccated-coconut-medium-300g\"\u003eNatco Desiccated Coconut Medium 300g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242150576467,"sku":null,"price":6.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/natco-desiccated-coconut-medium-1kg-front.png?v=1791369579"},{"product_id":"natco-desiccated-coconut-medium-300g","title":"Natco Desiccated Coconut Medium 300g","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatco Medium Desiccated Coconut is dried, shredded coconut with a medium cut, packed by Natco Foods in Buckingham. It has a clean, sweet coconut flavour and a texture that holds its shape in sweets yet softens nicely in sauces. Natco suggest it for curries, cakes, biscuits and ice creams. The 300g bag is a handy size for occasional baking and small batches of festive sweets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor quick coconut ladoo, warm the coconut in a spoon of ghee, stir in condensed milk and a pinch of cardamom, cook until it comes together, then roll into balls and coat in more coconut. Toast it dry until golden to top kheer, shrikhand or gajar halwa. For a South Indian curry or chutney, soak a few spoonfuls in warm water before grinding. It also adds bite to granola, flapjacks and coconut buns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-cut desiccated coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sulphur dioxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse within 6 months of opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians, 300g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a bigger bag, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natco-desiccated-coconut-medium-1kg\"\u003eNatco Desiccated Coconut Medium 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242152378707,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/natco-desiccated-coconut-medium-300g-front.png?v=1791369596"},{"product_id":"opus-coconut-dry-whole-300g","title":"Opus Coconut Dry Whole 300g","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpus Coconut Dry Whole is a pack of whole dried coconut kernels, known in Indian kitchens as copra, khopra or sukha nariyal. The thin brown skin is left on and the white flesh inside is firm, rich and gently sweet, ready to grate, slice or shave as you need it. The pack is a product of India and is imported into the UK by a wholesaler in Coventry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrate the kernel on the fine side of a box grater for coconut ladoo, barfi and the dry coconut chutneys of Maharashtra and Karnataka. For a curry base, toast thin slices in a dry pan until golden, then grind with fried onion and whole spices into a dark, nutty masala. Shaved copra is added to panchamrit and to the dry fruit mix handed out as prasad, and a whole kernel is a familiar sight on the puja thali at Navratri and Diwali.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: coconut only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked on machinery that also handles wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, mustard and sulphites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, 300g pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep cool, dry and out of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-dry-coconut-whole-300g\"\u003eHeera Dry Coconut Whole 300g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242189341011,"sku":null,"price":4.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/opus-coconut-dry-whole-300g-front.png?v=1791369751"},{"product_id":"samayal-desiccated-coconut-medium-750g","title":"Samayal Desiccated Coconut Medium 750g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSamayal Desiccated Coconut Medium is dried, unsweetened coconut from Sri Lanka, shredded to a medium cut that sits between fine powder and long flakes. It keeps a good bite in sweets and still blends smoothly into chutneys and gravies. The 750g bag from Haran Foods is a practical size for the festive baking and sweet making that comes with Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor coconut barfi, warm the coconut with condensed milk or sugar syrup and a little ghee, stir until it gathers into a soft mass, then spread in a tray, set and cut into squares. Roll it with jaggery and cardamom into ladoo, or use it to coat besan ladoo and date rolls. In savoury cooking, soak a few spoonfuls in warm water for ten minutes, then grind with green chilli and roasted chana for a quick coconut chutney, or toast it dry and grind into curry masala. It also goes into Victoria sponges, macaroons and coconut cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: desiccated coconut only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduce of Sri Lanka, 750g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse within six months of opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed a larger bag? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natco-desiccated-coconut-medium-1kg\"\u003eNatco Desiccated Coconut Medium 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samayal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242222829907,"sku":null,"price":6.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/samayal-desiccated-coconut-medium-750g-front.png?v=1791369835"},{"product_id":"trs-desiccated-coconut-fine-1kg","title":"TRS Desiccated Coconut Fine 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eTRS Desiccated Coconut Fine is dried coconut cut to a fine, even texture, packed in the UK in a 1kg bag. The fine cut melts into sweets and batters without leaving chewy strands, which makes it the coconut most cooks reach for when making barfi, ladoo and cakes for Diwali.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor coconut ladoo, cook 200g of desiccated coconut with a tin of condensed milk and a little ghee over a low flame until it pulls away from the pan, add cardamom, cool slightly and roll into balls. For nariyal barfi, cook the coconut with milk and sugar until thick, then set in a greased tray and cut into squares. It also goes into coconut chutney, kheer, Navratri sweets and cakes. The pack asks you to cook it before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-cut desiccated coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sulphur dioxide as a preservative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.7g fibre per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in the UK, 1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking kesari for a puja? Pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alagappas-kesari-mix-450g\"\u003eAlagappas Kesari Mix 450g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TRS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242330079571,"sku":null,"price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/trs-desiccated-coconut-fine-1kg-front.png?v=1791370350"},{"product_id":"fudco-coconut-chips-150g","title":"Fudco Coconut Chips 150g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Coconut Chips are wide, thin flakes of dried coconut, larger and crunchier than desiccated coconut, packed in a 150g bag. They toast quickly to a golden colour and have a clean coconut flavour, which makes them a handy garnish to keep in the cupboard through the festive season for sweets, breakfast bowls and snack mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToast the chips in a dry pan over a low heat for two to three minutes, stirring all the time, until the edges turn golden, then tip onto a plate to cool. Scatter them over coconut barfi, kheer, payasam or fruit salad, mix them into chivda and dry fruit mixes for Diwali guests, or stir them into granola and porridge. Untoasted, they add texture to cakes and cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried coconut in large flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasts golden in minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in a protective atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked for Fudco, 150g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor finer texture try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fudco-desiccated-coconut-medium-250g\"\u003eFudco Desiccated Coconut Medium 250g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245113393491,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-coconut-chips-150g-front.png?v=1791381801"},{"product_id":"fudco-desiccated-coconut-fine-250g","title":"Fudco Desiccated Coconut Fine 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Desiccated Coconut Fine is dried, finely grated coconut in a 250g bag. The fine cut blends smoothly into sweets and doughs, so it is the one to choose when you want an even texture without long strands, as in coconut ladoo, barfi and many cakes. It is a useful cupboard standby from Navratri through Diwali.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor quick coconut ladoo, warm a tablespoon of ghee in a pan, add 200g of the coconut and stir for two minutes, then add a tin of condensed milk and a pinch of cardamom and cook on a low heat until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan. Cool slightly and roll into balls, finishing each in a little extra coconut. It also thickens chutneys, coats barfi, and goes into Victoria sponges, macaroons and biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely grated dried coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16g fibre per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for ladoo, barfi and baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked for Fudco, 250g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a coarser texture try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fudco-desiccated-coconut-medium-250g\"\u003eFudco Desiccated Coconut Medium 250g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245121093971,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-desiccated-coconut-fine-250g-front.png?v=1791381851"},{"product_id":"fudco-desiccated-coconut-medium-250g","title":"Fudco Desiccated Coconut Medium 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Desiccated Coconut Medium is dried grated coconut with a medium cut, between fine and long thread. It keeps a little bite in finished dishes, which is why many cooks prefer it for coconut barfi, chikki and South Indian dishes. The 250g bag is a handy size for the festive baking and sweet making that runs from Navratri to Diwali.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor coconut barfi, cook 200g of the coconut with 150g of sugar and 150ml of milk in a heavy pan, stirring, until the mixture thickens and comes away from the sides, then stir in cardamom and a spoon of ghee, spread in a greased tray and cut into squares once set. Soaked in warm water for ten minutes, it stands in for fresh coconut in poriyal, thoran and coconut chutney, and it gives texture to cakes and flapjacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-cut dried coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16g fibre per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak to use like fresh coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked for Fudco, 250g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaking in bulk? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fudco-desiccated-coconut-medium-700g\"\u003eFudco Desiccated Coconut Medium 700g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245121323347,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-desiccated-coconut-medium-250g-front.png?v=1791381862"},{"product_id":"fudco-desiccated-coconut-medium-700g","title":"Fudco Desiccated Coconut Medium 700g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Desiccated Coconut Medium is dried grated coconut with a medium cut, preserved with sulphur dioxide to keep it bright white. The cut keeps a pleasant bite in sweets and savoury dishes alike. The 700g bag is the size for households that make coconut barfi, ladoo and chutneys often, and for the extra sweet making of the Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor coconut ladoo, toast 300g of coconut in a tablespoon of ghee for two minutes, add a tin of condensed milk and a pinch of cardamom and stir over a low heat until the mixture gathers into a ball, then cool slightly and roll. For chutney or thoran, soak the coconut in warm water for ten minutes and use as you would fresh grated coconut. It also coats barfi, tops halwa and goes into cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-cut dried coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sulphur dioxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17g fibre per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked for Fudco, 700g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a smoother texture try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fudco-desiccated-coconut-fine-250g\"\u003eFudco Desiccated Coconut Fine 250g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245121880403,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-desiccated-coconut-medium-700g-front.png?v=1791381873"},{"product_id":"heera-coconut-shredded-200g","title":"Heera Coconut Shredded 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeera Coconut Shredded is dried coconut cut into long, fine strands, made from 100% coconut with nothing added. The longer shreds give more texture and a prettier finish than fine desiccated coconut, so they are the one to reach for when coconut needs to be seen as well as tasted. The 200g bag is a handy size for a few festive bakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToast the shreds in a dry pan until pale golden and scatter over kheer, payasam, halwa and fruit salad. Stir them into coconut laddoos with condensed milk and cardamom, or press onto barfi and kalakand before it sets. Shredded coconut also suits macaroons, granola and cakes, and a handful softened in warm milk makes a quick topping for modak and karanji fillings at Diwali.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% coconut, no additives listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong shreds for texture and garnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18.1g fibre per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore airtight once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant thicker pieces? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-coconut-slices-200g\"\u003eHeera Coconut Slices 200g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245278970195,"sku":null,"price":4.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/heera-coconut-shredded-200g-front.png?v=1791382480"},{"product_id":"heera-coconut-slices-200g","title":"Heera Coconut Slices 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeera Coconut Slices are thin, curled slices of dried coconut, cut across the nut so many pieces keep a dark rim of skin. Made from 100% coconut, they have a gentle sweetness and a satisfying crunch, and they look striking in snack mixes and on desserts. The 200g bag is a good size for a batch of festive namkeen or a few weeks of snacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFry the slices briefly in ghee or oil until just golden and toss them into poha chivda with peanuts, curry leaves and raisins for a Diwali snack tin. Toast them in a dry pan and scatter over kheer, fruit salad and breakfast bowls. Coconut slices are a common part of the prasad and dry fruit offerings during Navratri, and many families nibble them as a vrat snack with roasted makhana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% coconut, thin curled slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.3g fibre per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore airtight once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor finer strands, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-coconut-shredded-200g\"\u003eHeera Coconut Shredded 200g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245279199571,"sku":null,"price":4.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/heera-coconut-slices-200g-front.png?v=1791382494"},{"product_id":"heera-desiccated-coconut-fine-700g","title":"Heera Desiccated Coconut Fine 700g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeera Desiccated Coconut Fine is dried, finely grated coconut with a soft, sandy texture that blends smoothly into sweets, batters and fillings. Fine desiccated coconut is the classic choice for Indian mithai because it cooks down evenly and gives a smooth bite. The 700g bag is packed in the UK and suits families making large batches of festive sweets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor quick coconut barfi, cook two cups of coconut with a cup of sugar and a little milk until it leaves the pan, add cardamom, spread and cut into squares. Mix with condensed milk and roll into coconut laddoos, or roast with ghee and sugar for the filling of karanji and gujiya at Diwali. Fine coconut also works in cakes, macaroons and biscuits, and a spoonful thickens and sweetens South Indian chutneys and curries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely grated dried coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sulphur dioxide as a preservative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a coarser grate? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-desiccated-coconut-medium-700g\"\u003eHeera Desiccated Coconut Medium 700g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/desiccated-coconut\"\u003edesiccated coconut\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245280280915,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/heera-desiccated-coconut-fine-700g-front.png?v=1791382516"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/desiccated-coconut.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}