Recipes
SAHEENA 1
Ingredients
½ lb split peas powder
½ lb channa powder
(raw channa/chickpeas soaked overnight
and ground in food processor)
2 tbsp chopped curry leaves
5 cloves garlic, grated
½ piece small scotch bonnet pepper
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 cups all purpose flour
½ pack instant yeast
7 – 8 dasheen leaves (calalloo bush)
2 cups hot water mixed with juice of 1 lime
Pinch of salt
Water
Oil for frying
Directions
- Chop the callaloo bush and pour the hot water mixture over the chopped leaves to scorch. Drain and set aside.
- Mix all the dry ingredients together with the callaloo bush. Add enough water to form a soft dough.
- Form dough into small 1-inch balls and flatten with the palm of your hand.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the dough in hot oil until cooked and golden brown.
- Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Serve with mango chutney.
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