Here are some simple and healthy recipes that Veggan Fresh customers (Veggan Fresh buddies) can try using your preservative-free, fresh ingredients like grated coconut, coconut milk, and dosa batter:

1. Coconut Chutney (With Fresh Grated Coconut)

A must-have accompaniment for dosa or idli!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Veggan Fresh grated coconut
• 2 tbsp roasted chana dal (optional)
• 1 green chili (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 inch ginger
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup water (adjust for consistency)

For tempering:

• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1 dried red chili
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 tsp oil

Instructions:

1. Blend grated coconut, roasted chana dal, green chili, ginger, salt, and water to a smooth paste.
2. Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, dried red chili, and curry leaves. Let it splutter.
3. Pour the tempering over the chutney and serve with dosa or idli.

2. Coconut Milk Vegetable Stew

This light and creamy vegetable stew pairs beautifully with appam or idiyappam.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Veggan Fresh coconut milk
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 potato, diced
• 1/4 cup peas
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 green chili, slit
• 1-inch piece ginger, julienned
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Heat coconut oil in a pan, add sliced onions, ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté until the onions turn soft.
2. Add the diced vegetables and green chili. Sauté for a few minutes.
3. Add water to cook the vegetables until tender. Then, add the coconut milk, black pepper, and salt.
4. Simmer for a couple of minutes without letting it boil, and serve hot.

3. Quick Masala Dosa (With Veggan Fresh Dosa Batter)

A crispy and flavorful dosa filled with a spiced potato filling.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Veggan Fresh dosa batter
• 2 boiled potatoes, mashed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• Curry leaves

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Let them splutter.
2. Add chopped onions, green chili, and curry leaves. Sauté until onions turn golden.
3. Add turmeric powder, garam masala, and mashed potatoes. Mix well. Adjust salt and cook for a few minutes. Set aside the filling.
4. Heat a dosa tawa, spread a ladle of Veggan Fresh dosa batter in a circular motion.
5. Drizzle some oil around the edges and cook until crispy. Place the potato filling in the center, fold the dosa, and serve hot.

4. Coconut Rice (With Fresh Grated Coconut)

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish perfect for a quick meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice (cooled)
• 1 cup Veggan Fresh grated coconut
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 1-2 green chilies, slit
• 1 dried red chili
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Heat coconut oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, dried red chili, and curry leaves.
2. Once the mustard seeds splutter, add green chilies and grated coconut. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the coconut turns golden.
3. Add the cooked rice and salt, mix gently. Cook for another 2 minutes on low heat.
4. Serve hot with pickle or papad.

5. Coconut Milk Smoothie

A refreshing and nutritious smoothie for a healthy start to the day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Veggan Fresh coconut milk
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
• Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a blender, add coconut milk, banana, honey, vanilla extract, and chia seeds.
2. Blend until smooth. Add ice cubes if you prefer a chilled smoothie.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy as a quick breakfast or snack.