How to make the BEST TRINI ROLL UP SAHEENA | Trini STREET FOOD | Shamin Di's Roll Up Saheena

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: black beans

Lentils are nutritious and cook faster.

green seasoning

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs enhance flavor without additives.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste.

Separate the stems from the dashing bush leaves.

Put on gloves to prevent staining from the leaves.

Make a slit at the top of the leaf and pull down gently to avoid ripping it.

Remove the tip of the leaf to prevent scratching the throat.

Wash the leaves in lemon water for about 5 minutes, rinse 2-3 times, and drain.

In a bowl, combine split pea powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, jeera, turmeric, curry powder, chili flakes, and green seasoning.

Add a few drops of lemon juice to the mixture.

Gradually add room temperature water to the dry ingredients, mixing until there are no lumps and achieving a paste-like consistency.

Taste the mixture and adjust salt and jeera as needed.

Trim thick veins from the leaves and flatten them using a pounder.

Spread the paste evenly over the leaves, ensuring to cover the edges.

Layer additional leaves on top of the pasted leaf, repeating the process until a large circle is formed.

Fold in the ends of the layered leaves and roll tightly to avoid air pockets.

Wrap the rolled sahena in foil to prevent water from entering during steaming.

Place the wrapped sahena in a pot with enough water for steaming and cover.

Steam for 5 minutes, then turn the sahena to cook the other side for another 5 minutes.

Allow the sahena to cool, then unwrap and cut into desired slices.

Heat oil in a pan for frying the sahena.

Fry the sahena for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, being careful not to burn it.

Remove the sahena from the oil and place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

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