{"id":4666,"date":"2010-06-15T10:53:35","date_gmt":"2010-06-15T14:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=4666"},"modified":"2020-07-29T22:49:41","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T02:49:41","slug":"easy-tender-coconut-pudding-easy-karikku-elaneer-pudding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/easy-tender-coconut-pudding-easy-karikku-elaneer-pudding\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Tender Coconut Pudding- Easy Karikku-Elaneer Pudding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4669\" title=\"tender coconut pudding\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Tender Coconut Pudding, an authentic Kerala dessert&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One of the desserts I had been wanting to try for the past 5 years was tender coconut pudding. For making this I needed fresh tender coconut, which was not available in the US. However, in kerala tender coconut is found in abundance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Tender coconut water has several <a href=\"http:\/\/healthmad.com\/nutrition\/seven-benefits-of-coconut-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">health benefits<\/a>. In fact it is\u00a0an instant energizer. In summer, people in the tropical places people have tender coconut water to beat the heat and to quench their thirst.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most of the time after drinking the water, tender coconut is scooped out of the shell and eaten which has a sweet refreshing taste. You could also make a smoothie by pureeing the tender coconut along with the coconut water, tastes really phenomenal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Apart from these, making pudding out of the tender coconut is also quite common. Hands down, this is my favorite pudding even though I frequently make <a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/pineapple-pudding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pineapple pudding<\/a>. Water from the coconut is used to melt agar-agar or china grass and the tender coconut is pureed and added to the milk and condensed milk mixture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The tender coconut gives the pudding a subtle nutty taste and a velvety consistency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Once you taste this pudding, you&#8217;ll embrace the taste\u00a0forever&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tender Coconut Pudding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredient<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender_coconut-pudding.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4670\" title=\"tender_coconut pudding\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender_coconut-pudding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender_coconut-pudding.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender_coconut-pudding-245x200.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tender Coconut, fresh- scopped from 2 coconuts<\/li>\n<li>Tender coconut water- 1 cup, to melt agar-agar<\/li>\n<li>Agar-Agar or China Grass strands- 1\/4 cup ( 2 inch long strands)<\/li>\n<li>Milk- 2 cups<\/li>\n<li>Condensed milk- 1\/2 cup or depending on your sweet level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instruction:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tender Coconut<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender_coconut.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4675\" title=\"tender_coconut\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender_coconut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender_coconut.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender_coconut-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender_coconut-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scoop out the tender coconut from 2 coconuts and puree in a blender, keep aside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4671\" title=\"tender-coconut\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4674\" title=\"tender coconut\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut2.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut2-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-puree.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4684\" title=\"tender coconut puree\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-puree.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-puree.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-puree-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-puree-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Into a saucepan, add 1 cup tender coconut water and agar-agar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/agar-agar-melting.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4676\" title=\"agar-agar melting\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/agar-agar-melting.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/agar-agar-melting.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/agar-agar-melting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/agar-agar-melting-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat the saucepan and let the agar-agar melt completely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/melted-agar-agar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4677\" title=\"melted agar-agar\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/melted-agar-agar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/melted-agar-agar.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/melted-agar-agar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/melted-agar-agar-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the meantime, cook milk and condensed milk in another saucepan over medium heat. Let come to a slight boil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-coconut-pudding.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4678\" title=\"making-coconut-pudding\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-coconut-pudding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-coconut-pudding.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-coconut-pudding-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-coconut-pudding-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To the cooked milk and condensed milk, add the melted agar-agar, combine well.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the pan from the heat and let cool down for 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Add the pureed tender coconut to the cooled milk mixture and mix everything well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-tender-coconut-pudding.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4679\" title=\"making-tender coconut pudding\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-tender-coconut-pudding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-tender-coconut-pudding.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-tender-coconut-pudding-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-tender-coconut-pudding-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pour the mixture into a cake pan or stainless steel pan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-tender-coconut-pudding1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4680\" title=\"making tender coconut pudding\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-tender-coconut-pudding1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-tender-coconut-pudding1.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-tender-coconut-pudding1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/making-tender-coconut-pudding1-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep the pudding in the refrigerator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding-set.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4681\" title=\"tender coconut pudding set\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding-set.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding-set.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding-set-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding-set-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using a knife gently cut the pudding and serve n dessert bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Pudding can be garnished with almonds, cashew nuts etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4682\" title=\"tender-coconut-pudding\" src=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding1.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding1-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure to use tender coconut and not regular coconut.<\/li>\n<li>Add the pureed tender coconut only after the milk-condensed milk mixture cooles down, otherwise the milk will curdle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/tender-coconut-pudding.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Tender Coconut Pudding<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thas<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT10M\">10 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT20M\">20 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">6 People<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Tender Coconut, fresh- scopped from 2 coconuts<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Tender coconut water- 1 cup, to melt agar-agar<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Agar-Agar or China Grass strands- 1\/4 cup (2 inch long strands)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Milk- 2 cups<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Condensed milk- 1\/2 cup or depending upon your sweet level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Tender Coconut[\/b]<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Scoop out the tender coconut from 2 coconuts and puree in a blender, keep aside.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Into a saucepan, add 1 cup tender coconut water and agar-agar.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Heat the saucepan and let the agar-agar melt completely.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In the meantime, cook milk and condensed milk in another saucepan over medium heat. Let come to a slight boil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">To the cooked milk and condensed milk, add the melted agar-agar, combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Remove the pan from the heat and let cool down for at least 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the pureed tender coconut to the cooled milk mixture and mix everything well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Pour the mixture into a cake pan or stainless steel pan or individual ramekins.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Keep the pudding in the refrigerator to set for 2 hours.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Using a knife, gently cut the pudding into wedges and serve in dessert bowls.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Pudding can be garnished with almonds, cashew nuts etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ERNotesHeader\">Notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNotes\">Make sure to use tender coconut and not regular coconut.[br] Add the pureed tender coconut only after the milk-condensed milk mixture cooles down, otherwise the milk will curdle.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tender Coconut Pudding, an authentic Kerala dessert&#8230; One of the desserts I had been wanting to try for the past 5 years was tender coconut pudding. For making this I needed fresh tender coconut, which was not available in the US. However, in kerala tender coconut is found in abundance. 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