The first time I knew you could have a coconut juice was a few years ago when I moved to Kerala. Juice shops here that sell tender coconut also give you the option of having the tender coconut as a blended juice where the malai/ the tender coconut kernel is blended with sugar, ice cubes and flavouring, converting it into a juice, rather than plain tender coconut water. Do try the adapted version of the same.

Ingredients

• Tender coconut: 1 no
• Jaggery powder/ coconut sugar: to taste (optional)
• Vanilla extract: ½ tsp (optional)

Method

• Transfer the tender coconut water into a container.
• Remove the malai/ meat from the coconut shell.
• Blend the malai with the desired amount of jaggery or coconut sugar until smooth
• Add tender coconut water and vanilla essence and blend.
• Serve immediately.

Wellcure tip

• The need to use a sweetener depends on how sweet the tender coconut water is and how sweet one wants it.
• You can completely skip the flavouring and sweetener and just blend the malai with the water and enjoy the natural flavor.
• You can try blending a couple of mint leaves in place of using vanilla.

Eating guide

• Food group : Fruits (fresh)
• Best time to eat: mornings as part of the first meal. Can be eaten as an evening snack too.
• Great way to hydrate the body naturally.
• Do remember to eat your fruits alone, not mixed with meals.