Saheena
HB-4169 · Hand-built original · Trinidadian
Saheena is a Trinidadian fritter centred on spinach, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.
TrinidadianAppetizer1 hr4 people232 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber
Main ingredient: spinach
Pairs well with: mango chutney, tamarind chutney
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- Vegetable oil to fry (3 cups)
- 1 teaspoon roasted ground cumin (geera)
- 2 tablespoons minced bandhania
- 1 lb chopped spinach, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1 pound all-purpose flour or 2 cups flour and 1 cup ground split peas
Method
- If using fresh spinach, pour hot water over it, cover for 2 minutes and drain.
- Add all the ingredients except the oil to a bowl and knead until the dough is soft and sticky. Let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a medium pot. With oiled hands, pinch off pieces of dough and form into small discs.
- Place 3 to 4 discs in the heated oil and fry until golden brown, then turn and fry the other side until golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel and serve with boiled or raw mango chutney.
Prep: 30 minutes · Cook: 30 minutes · Total: 1 hour
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
232 kcalCalories