Conkies

Ingredients list for Conkies

• 1/2 cup Pumpkin
• 1/2 cup Coconut grated
• 1/2 cup Sweet potato grated
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg powder
• 1 teaspoon All spice powder
• 1 teaspoon Almond essence
• 5 tablespoons Raisins
• 1 cup Refined flour (maida)
• 1 cup Cornflour/ corn starch
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Melted butter
• 1 cup Milk
• Banana leaves cut into square pieces

Method

1. Mix together coconut, pumpkin, sweet potato, sugar, nutmeg powder, allspice powder, almond essence, raisins, refined flour, cornflour and salt in a bowl. Add melted butter and milk and mix till smooth.
2. Remove the stems of the banana leaves and roast them lightly on the gas flame.Heat Bisleri water in a steamer. Place a portion of the stuffing in the centre of the banana leaf. Fold the leaf to make a parcel.
3. Similarly use up all stuffing. Place the parcels on a perforated plate, keep it in the steamer and steam for 30 minutes. Remove from the steamer and open the parcels. Transfer onto a serving plate and serve.

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