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    Fruit skewers and Coconut Yogurt dip

    Published: Apr 4, 2012 · Modified: May 13, 2020 by Helene Dsouza

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    While my native town in Europe is still in snow, we here in Goa are experiencing an early heat wave. 

    We are left to bare continues stickiness, unbearing sun and unreal weather conditions.

    I love the sun and warmth but this is a living hell which I dislike, its so humid, I am steaming alive!

    That of course is a total appetite killer, heavy food is out of question.

    What is needed are refreshing fruits, salads, cold dishes, some liquid for the body and health.

    Imagine you are on the beach, thinking a sea bath will cool you down a bit, helping you to survive the beating summer heat.

    Now imagine some sexy fruit treats with a cooling yogurt dip waiting for you when you come out of the water.

    One bite and you are in heaven, released from the torture for the moment...

    Fruit skewers and Coconut Joghurt dip #stepbystep #recipe masalaherb.com

    How many of you now wished that badly to happen?

    Even I would enjoy the heat with a nice fruit surprise and that's why I came up with the idea of making fruit skewers and a fitting dip.

    Simple fruit salads are nice too but I am having every day a fruit salad, a change was required!

    The one who attacked it and finished it is my husband, he loved the idea since he is suffering more in the heat.

    Nobody can resist such gorgeous skewers, well... look at them, aren't they pretty for the eye?

    Fruit skewers and Coconut Joghurt dip #stepbystep #recipe masalaherb.com

    Fruits alone don't make it a dish worthwhile to write about, something special was needed.

    Happily I went to buy some yogurt because I had an ingenious idea of combining the right ingredients together to a awesome dip.

    It is special because I added tender Coconut, from our home grown coconuts, and Jaggery which is a natural sweetener.

    Jaggery reminds me of Brown Sugar, because of the texture and taste.

    It has in my opinion more characteristic natural flavours, that's why I ll rather use jaggery then plain white sugar.

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    You will find that the fruit treat is quick and simple to make.

    It looks great too if you order the fruits color wise, so I d say its a perfect dessert for guests.

    A dip into the coconut yogurt and you find yourself imaginating you are in paradise.

    If you are looking exactly for that, then go ahead and try it out, you will see what I mean. 😉

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    Fruit skewers and Coconut Yogurt dip

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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 5 Skewers
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    For the Skewer:

    • Green Grapes
    • Pineapple
    • Papaya
    • Banana
    • Strawberries
    • 5 Skewer sticks

    For the Dip:

    • 1 Tender Coconut
    • 2 Tbs Jaggery
    • ~100 ml Yogurt

    Instructions

    • For the Fruit Skewer rinse, clean and cut all fruits into bite size pieces. Arrang them colorwise from green, yellow, orange to red on the sticks. Keep in the fridge to cool.
    • For the yogurt dip remove the tender coconut flesh out of its shell and add it to a blender jar together with the jaggery and little water to make a paste. Blend the mixture and mix it with the yogurt well. Serve it cooled.
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    Comments

    1. Terra says

      April 13, 2012 at 9:16 am

      I love fruit on skewers, I always think they are so pretty at parties!  Love the addition of fresh coconut in your yogurt dip, that sounds really lovely:-) Hugs, Terra

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    2. Kelly @Free Spirit Food says

      April 09, 2012 at 7:21 pm

      Coconut Yogurt dip!  What a great idea! 

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    3. Yudith @ Blissfully Delicious says

      April 08, 2012 at 11:48 pm

      Helene, I love the coconut yogurt idea, how wonderful! 🙂 

      Reply
    4. Lizzy Do says

      April 07, 2012 at 6:34 am

      I love fruit skewers and your dip sounds incredible! Hope you get a break from the heat!

      Reply
    5. [email protected] says

      April 07, 2012 at 2:44 am

      An early heatwave does make for a very long summer.  Here in Texas it does get unbearable, even to the point where you do not even want to eat.  The cold fruit kabobs however, would be welcome in any climate.  Also the dip looks like a great pairing.  Delicious post!

      Reply
    6. Sissi says

      April 06, 2012 at 8:27 pm

      I love the idea of fruit skewers! Served with the coconut yogurt they remind me of my coconut cream with peaches. I can already imagine them on a Summer party. Even those on diet would go crazy for such a dessert. 
      I have recently seen Jaggery here, I must buy it and taste the difference. 

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      • Helene Dsouza says

        April 06, 2012 at 11:07 pm

        I was thinking the same thing about the similiarity of your coconut cream with peaches and my coconut yoghurt dip. yeah get jaggery I am sure u ll love it sissi!

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    7. Divya says

      April 05, 2012 at 8:31 pm

      The coconut yogurt dip sounds fantastic. A healthier alternative to the usual fruit dips!

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    8. Asmita says

      April 05, 2012 at 8:45 am

      Hi Helene,
      I love this idea of putting the fruit on a skewer like a kebab. The sauce with it aounds so cool and refreshing. I cannot wait to make this for my little one. She will love it.

      I have been to Goa in summer and I totally agree with you , the heat is unbearable.

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        April 05, 2012 at 2:42 pm

        Right, no? Its too hot!

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    9. Yummychunklet says

      April 05, 2012 at 2:58 am

      I'm so trying this idea on my baby nieces (with plastic skewers of course!)

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        April 05, 2012 at 2:41 pm

        LOL I was just going to say... ah ya plastic skewers, of course! 😉

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    10. Charles Smith says

      April 05, 2012 at 2:36 am

      Firstly - so many "yays" 🙂 Thanks Helene! You made my day by telling me this - I can't wait to receive it!!

      Secondly, I love fruit skewers - they serve it as a desert at a nearby restaurant, though with a chocolate sauce. I always find the chocolate is too rich after a big meal. I ordered fruit for a reason after all... I imagine it must be much lighter with coconut and yoghurt dip - I'm going to try this myself next time. One tip though, maybe you'll find it useful - I guess it won't work so well on certain fruits, but if you're making a skewer with only pineapple for example, I find it really good if you sprinkle sugar on and grill/broil it lightly, just enough to caramelise the sugar. I find pineapple *really* acidic - this warms it up a bit, as well as giving it a bit of extra sweetness, and really makes it even more delicious!

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      • Helene Dsouza says

        April 05, 2012 at 2:33 pm

        Hi chalres. your welcome! I am glad I was able to make your day with the announcment. =D

        Yes its much lighter, which is required in the heat. The curd cooles your body from inside, the fruits refresh you and give you valuable nutrients and the coconut is filled with proteins. Its a great combination for your systems health.

        I was actualy considering the option of grilling the fruits a bit, but the thought of heat alone made me feel too hot. It defenetly tastes yumm when the pineapple is grilled. thats why I enjoy pizza with pineapple. XD

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    11. Javelin Warrior says

      April 05, 2012 at 1:07 am

      Love these skewers & I'm so jealous of your coconut tree! That must be awesome to be able to grab a coconut whenever you fancy... And you're right, this fruit & dip would be so refreshing on a hot day...

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      • Helene Dsouza says

        April 05, 2012 at 2:35 pm

        Its awesome.. but its not so easy to get a coconut. u need a professional climber who comes once in a month to remove. Once the coconut is detached from the tree it gets hard and later spoiled, resulting in a sponge growing inside which could grow into a new tree. 

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    12. Kitchen Belleicious says

      April 05, 2012 at 12:24 am

      coconut yogurt dip? I have never done this before but i love dipping my fruit in things (especially chocolate) so this is much better:) beautiful

      Reply
    13. Aparna B. @ Not A Leaf says

      April 04, 2012 at 10:32 pm

      YUM! I LOVE fruit skewers but you've once again put a great twist on it. Coconut and jaggery?! Yummy yummy 🙂 I used to love eating my yogurt rice with a tiny piece of jaggery, so this would be just terrific!

      Reply
    14. Namitha says

      April 04, 2012 at 9:25 pm

      Lovely dip. Coconut and jaggery is an all time favorite combo 🙂

      Reply
    15. Aarthi V says

      April 04, 2012 at 7:29 pm

      these skewers looks awesome...love that dip too..

      Aarthi
      YUMMY TUMMY 

      Reply
    16. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

      April 04, 2012 at 6:12 pm

      I love this coconut dip.  I  never dip fruit skewers.  So lovely and delicious dessert!

      Reply
    17. Hotly Spiced says

      April 04, 2012 at 6:06 pm

      I don't mind the heat but humidity is hard to live with.  What gorgeous looking fruit skewers and I haven't tried a coconut and jaggery dip so will have to try this.  Have a wonderful Easter xx

      Reply

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