Tapioca & Coconut Pudding is a light summer dessert which is both dairy and gluten free with burst of tropical flavors. Enjoy this dessert on a hot summer day without that heavy feeling. It was such an easy dessert to prepare and everyone who ate enjoyed it.

What is Tapioca?

starch extracted from the cassava plant
is a staple food in a lot of tropical countries
low in protein, vitamins and minerals
high in carbs and calories
Tapioca pearls- called boba in some cultures and sabudana in India
small pearls are mainly used to make desserts
large pearls are used in drinks

Why I love Tapioca & Coconut Pudding

quick and easy
can be made ahead
is both gluten and dairy free
is vegan if no honey is used
perfect cold and creamy dessert specially for summer
tropical flavors sets it apart

The full recipe can be found below on the recipe card below

How did it all start?

It all started the day I had company coming over for Thai dinner and I wanted to keep the menu 100% Thai and not add any other dish from a different cuisine.

I am like what would I make for the appetizer and dessert. As usual I call my uncle and asked him for some ideas and he suggested this dessert. It sounded pretty simple since it is made with limited ingredients. I tried my hand and was pretty impressed by it inspire of not being a tapioca fan and I fell in love with it.

Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls) are used during fasting in India, where we make different savory dishes and desserts.

This dessert can be eaten during fasts by just eliminating chia seeds from the recipe. Chia seeds is an optional ingredient any ways so won’t change much if omitted. Read more about Tapioca please click here

Other Sabudana (Tapioca) recipes from my blog:

Phalahaari Thaalipeeth, Sabudana Khichdi, Sabudana Vada

How to make Tapioca & Coconut Pudding?

This is such an easy recipe and can be made ahead a few days ahead. Thoroughly wash the tapioca pearls and soak it overnight to get best results.

Boil it in the water until translucent then add coconut milk, sugar and unsweetened dessicated coconut and simmer for another few minutes.

Let it cool down and then chill it in the fridge for a few hours. Serve it cold with the fruit topping of your choice. Mango tastes amazing but I added other fruits to make it colorful.

Where can you find Tapioca Pearls?

You can find these easily in any Indian or Asian stores. I won’t be surprised if you can get them at a regular grocery store. I have always purchased it at the Indian store myself.

Do try this recipe this summer!!!! You won’t be disappointed at all. You will be amazed how easy and delicious this recipe is. So, hurry what are you waiting for!!!!!

Pic Courtesy: Divyesh Khatri

Since I went blank when taking a shot of this pudding, requested my friend to help out. Thank you!!

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Happy Cooking!!!!