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Saheena II

Course Appetizers
Cuisine East Indian
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 25
Author Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Ingredients

  • 6 dasheen leaves stems removed
  • 1 tsp. saffron tumeric powder
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. yeast
  • 1 ½ cup split peas powder
  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 4 tbsp. green seasoning
  • 2 cups water
  • few drops of lime juice

Instructions

  • Fold the leaves and cut off where the stem joins to the leaf. Chop the dasheen leaves finely. Add the rest of ingredients.
  • (Note: Don't forget the lime juice or else it will itch!). Mix thoroughly. Leave to rest for ½ an hour.
  • Heat the oil over a medium flame. Have a small bowl of water nearby. Dip your hands in the water, then pick up a bit of the dough and spread with your hands.
  • Fry until golden. Drain and serve with kuchela or chutney.