Saheena (Indo Trini Fritters) |
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Indo Trinidadian Saheena. Traditionally served for iftar or Eid meal but good any time. Pair it with chutney or hot pepper sauce. Ingredients:
1 lb split pea flour |
1 lb all-purpose flour |
1/2 lb frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove as much liquid as possible |
1 tablespoon curry powder |
1 teaspoon yeast (dissolved in 1/2 cup of water with 1 tsp. of sugar) |
2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1 medium onion, minced |
8 garlic cloves, minced |
salt, to taste |
Directions:
1. Mix flours, salt, curry powder, onion, cumin, garlic and dissolved yeast mixture.
2. Add chopped spinach and mix to combine (make sure spinach is evenly dispersed).
3. Add water and mix to a soft dropping consistency.
4. Leave to rise for no more than one hour.
5. Remove by the tablespoon and drop into hot oil.
6. Take out with slotted spoon and drain on kitchen towel paper.
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