Oaxacan Pumpkin Tamales Recipe

• 1 lb Banana leaves (thawed if frzn)
• 1 x Recipe basic tamale dough
• 2 c. Cooked or possibly canned pureed pumpkin or possibly winter squash (drain slightly if watery)
• 1 1/2 tsp Grnd true ceylon cinnamon, preferably freshly grnd in a spice grinder, or possibly 1/2 tsp. grnd u.s. cinnamon
• 3 ounce Piloncillo, grated or possibly crushed, or possibly 1/2 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp Salt, or possibly to taste
• 2 tsp Aniseed
• 2 c. Water
• 2 x 1/2 c. cooked or possibly liquid removed canned black beans, (up to 2)
• 2 x Canned chipolte chiles, (up to 3)
• 5 x Garlic cloves, peeled , (up to 6)
• 2 Tbsp. Lard
•     Salt, to taste

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