Fresh Bara and Wild Tamarind Chutney- Episode 339

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while self-rising flour can simplify the recipe.

wild tamarind

🥗Healthier: regular tamarind

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Regular tamarind is more accessible, and vinegar can mimic sourness.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil offers a distinct flavor, while canola is often cheaper.

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: onion

Chives provide a similar flavor, while onion is more cost-effective.

Chop scallions and culantro finely.

Pound garlic and wee wiri peppers in a mortar and pestle until fine.

In a bowl, add 300 grams of chief barra mix.

Measure and add about 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the mix.

Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.

Add turmeric powder for color.

Add ground cumin and split peas powder to the mix.

Mix all the dry ingredients together.

Add the pounded garlic and pepper mixture to the bowl.

Add chopped scallions and culantro to the mix.

Mix everything together until combined.

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