Adapted from The Cochin Jewish Book of Sweets and Drinks

By Essie Sassoon, Bala Menon, and Kenny Salem

Serves 6-8

6 sheets matzah

4 cups water

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. masala spices (see notes), optional

1 ¼ cups sugar

¼ cup coconut oil

½ cup divided, dried, unsweetened grated coconut

Break the matzah into small pieces (1/4-to-1/2 inch in size). Set aside. In a pan combine the water, salt, spice mix, sugar and coconut oil. Stir. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in ¼ cup coconut shreds. Stir in matzah pieces. Mix well. Cook until water evaporates, stirring occasionally. Stir in an additional 2 Tbs. dried coconut. The consistency should be like a slightly wet matzah brei mixture. If too wet, add additional matzah pieces. If too dry, add water. Serve warm or room temperature sprinkled with the remaining coconut shreds.

Masala Spice Mix: Mix ¼ tsp. each ground cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and ginger. Use ½ tsp. for this recipe (or skip the mix and just use ½ tsp cinnamon). Store leftover mix airtight and use to flavor tea, coffee, and desserts.

Optional: Serve the sweet with fresh mango, berries, or other fruit and or top with a tablespoon or two of coconut milk or cream.

This recipe is copyrighted by Faith Kramer, author of 52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen. Learn more at faithkramer.com.

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We think about how things were

And the experience makes us feel

The miracles that occurred

Kadesh U-Urchatz

Karpas and Yachatz

Magid and Rachatzah

Motzi matzah, Motzi Matzah

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Maror Korech

Shulchan Orech

Tzafun, Ba-a-rech

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