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Alebele originates in Goa on the west coast of India where Portuguese influence is evident in the cooking. The original recipe calls for fresh coconut and jaggery, a crude, dark, palm sugar. This recipe is an adaptation using desiccated coconut, brown sugar and treacle [molasses].
The subtle coconut flavor is obtained by infusing dessicated (shredded) coconut in milk or water. This needs to be prepared in advance will result in an authentic addition to curries. Serve this creamy curry with plain boiled rice and a banana or tomato salad.