I always use freshly grated coconut ( which I grate myself though it is extremely time-consuming) The maid brings me a coconut everyday- I break it & grate it myself.
Thankyou for the tip: I'll remember to add the ginger & the coconut oil. I normally use refined oil for spluttering the mustard & urad dal! And yes, I've saved two recipes from Mrs. Mano's thread.
Thankyou for all the help you have rendered me, Shoba Mam! You ladies help me improve in my cooking everyday!