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Homemade Coconut Milk Recipe | How to Make Coconut Milk at Home?

This Homemade Coconut Milk Recipe shows you how easy it is to make fresh, creamy coconut milk at home with just two ingredients. A simple, flavourful alternative to store-bought milk—perfect for everyday cooking and nostalgic kitchen moments.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: DIY
Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian
Keyword: diy, Quick & Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Fresh grated coconut Can also use the flesh from 1 whole coconut (chopped)
  • 2 cups Warm water Used for first-press coconut milk
  • 1 cup Warm water Used for second-press coconut milk

Instructions

  • Add 2 cups of fresh grated coconut (or the flesh of 1 whole coconut, chopped) to a blender.
  • Pour in 2 cups warm water and blend on high for 1–2 minutes until the mixture turns thick and creamy.
  • Strain through a muslin cloth or fine strainer and squeeze well — this gives you the first-press thick coconut milk.
  • Add 1 cup warm water to the leftover pulp, blend again, and strain to get the second-press thin coconut milk.
  • Store the coconut milk in the refrigerator for 2–3 days, shaking or stirring before use as it naturally separates.
  • Use the leftover pulp by drying it in sunlight or gently toasting it in a pan, then grinding - this makes homemade coconut flour you can use in desserts, smoothies, cookies, or baking.

Notes

Try this recipe once, and you’ll never want to go back to store-bought coconut milk again.