Sweet Pumpkin Atole

Steps

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1. 1
   First make the salsa: char the tomatoes, chiles, onion, and garlic in a pan until nicely roasted.
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2. 2
   Once the onion and garlic are roasted, blend them first with a pinch of salt.
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   Add the roasted chiles and blend them in as well.
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   Finally cut the tomatoes into pieces, add them, and blend everything into a salsa; set aside when done.
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   In another pot, start the atole: add the leftover pumpkin syrup and the cinnamon pieces.
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   Pour in half of the milk (about 1 liter) and place the pot on the heat.
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   Scoop the pumpkin flesh out with a spoon and add it to the blender.
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   In the blender, add half the condensed milk, 3 tbsp of cornstarch, and the remaining half of the milk, then blend until smooth.
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   Slowly pour the blended pumpkin mixture into the pot with the milk and cinnamon, stirring constantly as you add it.
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    Keep stirring gently over low heat until it comes to a boil and thickens into a smooth atole.
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    Pour the finished atole into a cup to cool slightly, then enjoy it alongside beans, cheese, and chile for breakfast.
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