Best Coconut Relish Recipes

COCONUT-TURMERIC RELISH

Steps:

• Combine raisins and lemon juice in a small bowl; let sit 15-20 minutes for raisins to plump.
• Meanwhile, combine garlic, oil, and coconut in a small saucepan and set over medium-low heat. Cook, swirling pan often, until oil is bubbling and garlic and coconut are golden, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and stir in chile, ginger, mustard seeds, and turmeric. Transfer to a heatproof measuring glass and let cool.
• Add raisins and lemon juice to garlic mixture and toss to coat; season relish with salt.

CHUNKY COCONUT, TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND LIME RELISH

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes, coconut, basil, cucumbers and chili, if using, into a bowl and toss. Just before serving, toss in the olive oil, salt, pepper and lime juice to taste.

CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH COCONUT-TURMERIC RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove the toughest outer leaves from cauliflower (leave the tender inner leaves) and trim stem. Resting cauliflower on stem, cut in half from top to bottom, creating two lobes with stem attached. Trim off outer rounded edge of each piece to create two 1 1/2"-thick steaks; reserve trimmed off florets for making cauliflower rice or roasted cauliflower.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Cook cauliflower, gently lifting up occasionally to let oil run underneath, until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet, turn steaks over, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until second side is golden brown, about 3 minutes, then transfer skillet to oven. Roast just until stems are tender when pierced with a cake tester or toothpick, 8-12 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• If using relish, swipe some yogurt over each plate and place a steak on top. Spoon one-quarter of relish over each. Season with more salt and pepper.

SHAVED CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH COCONUT-TURMERIC RELISH

Steps:

• Very thinly slice cauliflower on a mandoline into a medium bowl. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
• If using relish, add to cauliflower and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH COCONUT-TURMERIC RELISH

Steps:

• Place oven rack in lowest position and preheat to 450°F. Toss cauliflower and oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Arrange cauliflower so a flat side is facing down and roast until dark brown and crisp on bottom, 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and turn pieces over. Roast until second side is dark brown and crisp, 10-15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Transfer warm cauliflower to a platter. If using, spoon relish over top and season with more salt and pepper.

COCONUT RELISH

Steps:

• 1. Put coconut, yogurt, coriander leaves, chilies, salt, and hot water into the container of an electric blender, and blend until finely pureed. Put into a small serving bowl.
• 2. Heat the ghee or oil over medium-high heat in a small frying pan. When it is very hot, carefully add mustard seeds. Keep a pot lid or splatter screen handy, since the seeds may splutter and splatter. When the seeds stop spluttering and turn gray, immediately pour the ghee and seeds over the coconut puree. Mix thoroughly, check for salt, and serve.
• Note: This relish may be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Remove from refrigerator at least 15 minutes before serving.

ALI'S COO COO FOR COCONUT RELISH

Steps:

• Blend the coconut, jalapeno pepper, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, coconut flavored syrup, and water in a blender until liquefied; pour into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook the coconut mixture at a gentle boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool before serving as a condiment for hot dogs.

PINEAPPLE COCONUT RELISH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients. Cover and chill at least 4 hours Serve with pork, chicken or fish.

CRANBERRY-COCONUT RELISH

Steps:

• Pulse the cranberries, sugar and a pinch of salt in a food processor until finely chopped.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in the coconut, chile, mint and lime zest and juice. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.

CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH COCONUT-TURMERIC RELISH

Steps:

• Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove the toughest outer leaves from cauliflower (leave the tender inner leaves) and trim stem. Resting cauliflower on stem, cut in half from top to bottom, creating two lobes with stem attached. Trim off outer rounded edge of each piece to create two 1 1/2"-thick steaks; reserve trimmed off florets for making cauliflower rice or roasted cauliflower. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Cook cauliflower, gently lifting up occasionally to let oil run underneath, until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet, turn steaks over, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until second side is golden brown, about 3 minutes, then transfer skillet to oven. Roast just until stems are tender when pierced with a cake tester or toothpick, 8-12 minutes. Let cool slightly. If using relish, swipe some yogurt over each plate and place a steak on top. Spoon one-quarter of relish over each. Season with more salt and pepper.

COCONUT-TURMERIC RELISH

Steps:

• Preparation Combine raisins and lemon juice in a small bowl; let sit 15-20 minutes for raisins to plump. Meanwhile, combine garlic, oil, and coconut in a small saucepan and set over medium-low heat. Cook, swirling pan often, until oil is bubbling and garlic and coconut are golden, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and stir in chile, ginger, mustard seeds, and turmeric. Transfer to a heatproof measuring glass and let cool. Add raisins and lemon juice to garlic mixture and toss to coat; season relish with salt.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH COCONUT-TURMERIC RELISH

Steps:

• Preparation Place oven rack in lowest position and preheat to 450°F. Toss cauliflower and oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Arrange cauliflower so a flat side is facing down and roast until dark brown and crisp on bottom, 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and turn pieces over. Roast until second side is dark brown and crisp, 10-15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Transfer warm cauliflower to a platter. If using, spoon relish over top and season with more salt and pepper.