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Ingredients
- 21 round dumpling/wonton wrappers (you should find these at any Asian stores or the speciality section of a regular supermarket)
- some cold water in a bowl and basting brush
- The Filling
- 1½ cups grated coconut (thawed if using frozen)
- ¾ cup powdered jaggery (i.e. palm sugar) or brown sugar (dark or light)
- ¼ cup light cream or half ânâ half (or even whole milk)
- 1 tbsp white poppy seeds (khus khus)
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