I have done away with fresh coconut because ... Heat the oil or butter in a small pan. Fry the cardamom pods, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, mustard seeds, chillies and bay leaves for 30 seconds.

Slice fresh coconut finely and dry it in a salamander heater. 4. Heat little oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves to prepare south Indian tempering (tadka) 5. Toss dried coconut ...