STEPS TO PREPARE COCONUT CANDY or KASHATA

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INGREDIENTS 

• 11/2 cup Sugar 

• 1½ cup Milk or Water

• 2 cups grated coconut flesh
Dash of  Vanilla extract

PREPARATION

1. Wash the coconut clean, grate using normal grater and set aside 

2. In a cooking pan, add the sugar and milk. Let it boil for 12 mins on medium heat till the mixture starts to thicken or until a small amount of the thick syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed and placed on a flat surface.

3. Remove from heat and add the coconut and vanilla extract stirring gently. 

4. Scoop rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper and let it cool completely before serving.