Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish made of masa (a type of dough made from corn) that is filled with various ingredients and wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves before being steamed. The filling can vary widely, including meats, cheeses, vegetables, or even sweet fillings like fruit or chocolate.To make tamales, you start by preparing the masa, which is mixed with lard or vegetable shortening and flavored with broth and seasonings. Then, you spread a portion of the masa onto a corn husk,