Corn Tikki Tacos

An Indian snack takes on a Mexican tradition

Filling:

• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 small can, green chilies, or 3-4 fresh green chilies
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1" inch fresh ginger, minced
• 1/2 t ground cumin
• 1/2  t cinnamon
• 1/4 t ground cloves
• 1/4 t cayenne
• dash nutmeg
• 1/2 cup peanuts or cashews
• 1 t sugar
• 1 T grated coconut. 

2 dozen taco shells

condiments:

• 1 cup grated coconut
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2-3 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 head iceburg lettuce, sliced thin and chopped.
• taco sauce

1. Combine all the ingredients for the Tikki filling, and blend in a food

processor or blender or food mill until coarse pureed.

2. Heat 3 Tbs oil in a sauce pan, then add Tikki mixture and stir over

high heat for 2-3 minutes.  Reduce heat to simmer, and cook a further 15

minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Prepare bowls of condiments

4. Each person constructs their tacos by placing some of the tikki

mixture in a taco shell, adding condiments and taco sauce to

taste.