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coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Unsweetened shredded coconut is lower in sugar.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar is a cost-effective acid substitute.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers provide crunch without heat.

red onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Yellow onion is more affordable and widely available.

Grate the carrots and onion.

Chop the green chili.

Combine grated carrots, onion, green chili, grated coconut, and optional tomato in a bowl.

Add lemon juice, crumpled pepper, and salt to taste.

Mix well and serve as a side dish.

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