INDIAN SWEET COCONUT DUMPLINGS

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Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

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Yield Makes about 24 dumplings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup grated dried unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1/4teaspoon ground cardamom
About 24 dumpling or wonton wrappers
About 4 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Simmer milk, coconut, brown sugar, almonds, raisins, and cardamom in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until liquid has evaporated. Cool.
  • Put a rounded teaspoon filling in center of a wrapper. Lightly brush edge of wrapper with water, then fold in half (diagonally if square) and press to seal. Form remaining dumplings.
  • Heat 1 inch oil to 350°F in a 12-inch skillet. Fry dumplings in 3 or 4 batches, turning once or twice, until golden- brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch.

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