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Fish wrapped in Green Chutney

Serves: 2Ingredients2 tilapia fillets, each fillet cut in 4 pieces1 whole banana leaf, vein and any torn pieces cut-off1 cup green chutney (please see my green chutney recipe)1 fresh limeInstructionsPre-heat toaster oven at 375 F.Cut your banana leaf in 12" squares.On the glossy side, apply a couple of drops of oil and place 2 pieces of fish on it. Apply chutney liberally and wrap the fishes with the leaf to form a parcel. Use thread or tooth picks to seal ends if needed.Place these parcels on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes in the oven.Remove from the oven, and open the parcel, squeeze with lime juice and savor fish right from the banana leaf itself. Discard leaf after...

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Coconut barfi

Ever since I had my house blessing ceremony, I had 2 coconuts, which I religiously broke opened and grated, and froze the shredded coconut. I love doing such things, and its always a treat for my coworkers and friends when I take this burfi to work.My mom says use equal amounts of shredded coconut and sugar, but I use 2/3rds amount of sugar. This dish takes some time to make, about 45 minutes, but it cooks on its own and you need to stir it every 5 minutes. Ingredients4 cups shredded coconut (fresh, from the Indian store, or grate a fresh coconut yourself)3 cups granulated sugar6 cardamom pods, muddled1 cup whole milk1/2 cup khoya (unsweetened milk solids) OPTIONAL, this will...

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Coconut Chicken curry

I read this recipe in a Bollywood based article, tried it and customized it. I hope you like it.Serves: 4Ingredients1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, choped in 2 inch cubes2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup red onion, minced1 teaspoon black mustard seeds12 curry leaves, each torn into 22 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1 tablespoon curry powder4-5 black peppercorns1 small piece of tamarind fruit OR 1 teaspoon tamarind pulp NOT CONCENTRATE1 cup regular coconut milk mixed in 1 cup water, so 2 cups1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar, preferably jaggery1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnishInstructionsIn a 3 qt pot over medium heat, heat oil and when the oil is hot add fenugreek and black mustard seeds...

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