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coconut

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: dried coconut flakes

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic the flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is more natural and brown sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is healthier while margarine is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: water

Oat milk is dairy-free and water is a cost-effective option.

Boil water in a large pot until bubbling.

Add sugar and stir until dissolved completely.

In a separate bowl, combine maize flour, baking powder, and salt.

Mix in melted butter and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients.

Gradually add the sugar syrup to the mixture, stirring until smooth.

Add food coloring to achieve desired color, if using.

Fold in grated coconut and chopped peanuts into the batter.

Prepare banana leaves by cutting them into squares and lightly steaming them.

Spoon the mixture onto the banana leaves and fold them into parcels.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Carefully place the parcels into the oil and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the parcels and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon and lime juice.

Cooking Techniques

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