AKARA: Easy Step By Step (Gambian Style) Kalajula's Kitchen Recipe

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils provide similar texture and flavor with less cost.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being a healthier fat.

Soak black-eyed peas overnight to easily remove the skins.

Wash and pick out any imperfections from the soaked peas.

Chop onions, fresh tomatoes, hot pepper, and onion leaves.

Blend the chopped vegetables with a little water and salt until smooth.

Add one spoon of tomato paste, half of the seasoning cube, and blend again.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the blended mixture until golden brown on both sides.

Serve with a side of gravy sauce.

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