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Chocolate Sticky Rice (Champorado)

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Chocolate Sticky Rice (Champorado)
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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 30-40 minutes

Thoroughly rinse rice. Place in a pot and cover with water. Set on medium heat. When water starts boiling, start stirring. Keep stirring and adding more water until almost cooked. Stir in the coconut oil and cocoa powder.

Then, add in the honey or maple syrup, salt, cinnamon and vanilla, mixing well.

Turn stove on low and simmer until rice is cooked.

Can be eaten hot or cold.

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Chocolate Coconut Fruit Dip

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Chocolate Coconut Fruit Dip
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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Mix all ingredients except vanilla over medium heat. Bring to a boil and continue to stir for two minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

Allow to cool for about 15 minutes.

Dip bite-size pieces of fruit in the dip, and allow to set in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving.

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Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Rolled Oats

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Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Rolled Oats
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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 8 hours

Homemade Coconut Milk:

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link).

In a 1.5 quart heat safe dish, combine rolled oats, pumpkin, coconut milk, coconut oil, cinnamon, salt, sugar, and cloves. Stir until combined.

Place dish inside slow-cooker bowl. Pour water into base of slow-cooker, around the oats dish, until about an inch from top of oats dish.

Cook on low heat for 8 hours. Carefully remove dish from slow-cooker and stir.

Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.

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Easy No-Bake Gluten and Dairy Free Butternut Pecan Squares

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Easy No-Bake Gluten and Dairy Free Butternut Pecan Squares
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Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Crust:

Filling:

Put the pecan pieces in a food processor along with the coconut oil, vanilla, sugar, and salt. Pulse until you have a slightly chunky mix. Firmly press the pecan mixture into an 8 x 8 inch baking pan.

In a medium saucepan, warm the butternut squash puree with sugar and cinnamon. When it is at a simmer, turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla, salt, and coconut cream concentrate. Whisk until the coconut butter is completely incorporated.

Spread the butternut mixture over the pecan crust.

Refrigerate for at least two hours, then cut into squares and serve.

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Chettinad Goat Curry

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Chettinad Goat Curry
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Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 pounds goat meat, cut into small pieces
  • 1 medium chopped onion
  • 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 5-6 green chilis, slit vertically
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 10-12 curry leaves
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 10-12 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 handful chopped cilantro
  • salt to taste

Spices: 

  • 2 teaspoons red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 10-12 black pepper corns
  • 2 black cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Wash goat meat pieces 3-4 times with water. Drain the water and keep meat aside.

Dry roast all the spices, except chili powder, on medium high heat till fragrant. It takes about 2 minutes. Grind the roasted spices with grated coconut using a cup of water to make a smooth paste.
Add a tablespoon of coconut oil in pressure cooker and once it is heated, fry bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cloves and a teaspoon of fennel seeds on medium high heat for 2 minutes. Add in chopped onions, slit green chilies and curry leaves. Saute till onion is nicely browned. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for few more seconds. Now add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes on medium high heat. Add salt and turmeric powder. Add goat meat and mix well.

Cover the pressure cooker and cook for about 15 minutes. Let the pressure cooker release all the pressure before opening. Now add the prepared coconut paste. Mix and allow to simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes. Add fresh cilantro, mix and simmer for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and serve with roti, naan or rice.

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Pumpkin Spice Roasted Almonds

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Pumpkin Spice Roasted Almonds
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Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Mix all ingredients except almonds.

Pour mixture over almonds in a casserole dish.

Bake at 300° F for 30 minutes.

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Dairy Free Hot Fudge

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Dairy Free Hot Fudge
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Homemade Coconut Milk:

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Mix all ingredients except vanilla in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil and continue stirring for 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in vanilla. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. Serve warm over ice cream.

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Indian Coconut Rice Pulao

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Indian Coconut Rice Pulao
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Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

  • 1 cup Basmati rice, or any long grain rice
  • 2 cups coconut milk*
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • 4 black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 knob ginger, finely grated or chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1 medium size carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh peas
  • 1 tablespoon sliced cashews
  • 1/2 tablespoon shredded coconut

Homemade Fresh Coconut Milk:

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Wash and clean the basmati rice 2-3 times in filtered water then soak for 30 minutes.

Prepare coconut milk, set aside.

Drain the soaked rice and add it to a rice cooker with the prepared coconut milk. (You can also use a pressure cooker or pot on the stovetop to cook the rice.)

In a small pan, add olive oil or coconut oil. When the oil is hot, add bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, black peppercorns, and sauté on low heat until it releases the aroma.

Add the cumin seeds. When the seeds stop to sizzle, add the grated or chopped ginger and sauté for 2 minutes. Now add the chopped carrots and green peas. Sauté on medium heat for 3-4 minutes and then add this into the rice cooker.

Add water as required for the rice to cook. Cover the cooker with the lid and cook until done.

Meanwhile, in a small pan, add 2 teaspoons olive oil or coconut oil. Sauté the cashews and the shredded coconut for 2 minutes on low heat. Add this to the cooked rice. Combine well.

Serve coconut rice pulao with curry or green chutney.

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