Many populations within the tropics have used coconut for generations and recognize its healing value.

To acquire a rich taste, most recipes insist on using freshly shredded old coconut flesh or serundeng, instead of leftover.

To acquire a rich taste, some households insist on using freshly shredded coconut, instead of leftover, for urap and serundeng.

Narali Bhaat : Sweet rice made using coconut with special flavoring given by cardamon and cloves.

If using unsweetened desiccated coconut, allow it to soak in warm water for a few minutes and squeeze out the water).

Coastal Maharashtrian - Konkani - curries use coconut extensively along with spices.

The all-wet process uses raw coconut rather than dried copra, and the protein in the coconut creates an emulsion of oil and water.

Zagnut, a similar product that uses toasted coconut instead of Chocolate.

In Karnataka plenty of sweets are prepared using coconut & dry coconut "copra".

Doce (Doce de Grao) is a sweet made using chickpeas and coconut.