GUYANESE BARA RECIPE 🇬🇾🇬🇧🙏♥️

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

lentils

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Quinoa is a complete protein, while canned beans are a budget-friendly protein source.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is more economical.

Mix split peas flour and plain flour in a bowl.

Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, baking soda, pepper flakes, complete seasoning, Cajun seasoning, salt, turmeric, and yeast to the flour mixture.

Mix all dry ingredients together well.

Add green seasoning to the mixture and toss it in.

Gradually add warm water to the mixture, mixing until the desired texture is achieved.

Cover the mixture and let it rise for 4 to 5 minutes to an hour.

Heat oil in a pan over low heat for frying.

Spoon the batter into the hot oil, shaping them as desired.

Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip to brown the other side.

Remove the fried bara from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Continue frying the remaining batter in batches.

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