Being a south Indian coconut has been an integral part of my growth.From relishing the sweet coconut water and flesh straight from the tree to indulging into fresh coconut used in curries and desserts made from coconut milk life revolved round the coconut .Like a typical Andhra family the day at my maternal grandparents house would start with coconut chutney and would continue with the coconut saga .Three coconut trees surrounding the palatial house would fuel the family needs all round the year.
Thank fully one of the coconut trees have survived the encroachment by the expanding family till date.My grandmother (Nani) was an exceptionally good cook.Agar agar or china grass was in swing during 90 's in India.And when ever we kids pester her for any thing sweet she would come up with this coconut jelly made from agar agar .If coconut wasn't available then a simple jelly with milk and cardamom would suffice.Unlike the kids of this generation we enjoyed life in little things.While I was casually surfing pinterest I came to know that this jelly is also known as Kyawk Kyaw/Chhow chhow in Burma.
