- 4 Winter Nelis Pears halved, peeled and cored
- 2 tablespoons good quality tandoori paste
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 whole star anise
- European style yoghurt and honey to serve
| - Pre heat the oven to 180°C
- In a large ceramic bowl, place the tandoori paste and coconut oil and mix well
- Prick the pear halves all over using a skewer or the tip of a sharp knife and place them into the bowl with the tandoori mixture. Coat the pears well. Cover and allow to 'marinate' for 2 hours or overnight
- Remove the pears from the bowl and place onto a flat baking tray lined with baking paper. Place one star anise into the centre of each pear half
- Place into the pre heated oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until just soft. Turn the heat up to 200°C and cook for a further 5 minutes or until slightly golden and aromatic. Remove and allow to cool slightly
- Serve warm onto 4 large plates topped with lots of European style yoghurt and drizzled with honey
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