This is How To Make Saheena (Rolled) | Trini Fried Street Food | Trinidad | Caribbean

split peas

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: yellow lentils

Chickpeas provide similar protein content while being more widely available.

onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots add a milder flavor, while leeks are often less expensive.

green seasoning

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs enhance flavor without added calories, while dried herbs are budget-friendly.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, but vegetable oil is more economical.

Remove the stems from the dashing bush leaves and rinse them.

In a bowl, combine flour and split peas flour powder.

Add green seasoning, salt, saffron powder, and roasted jeera to the bowl and mix well.

Add water and lime juice to the mixture and stir until combined.

Prepare the dashing bush leaves by removing any hard parts and ensuring the leaves are clean.

Stack the leaves on top of each other, applying the paste mixture onto each leaf as you layer them.

Fold the leaves over and roll them up tightly to form a log.

Place the rolled log in the freezer for a few hours to firm up.

Alternatively, steam the log for 10-15 minutes if you prefer not to freeze it.

Slice the log into thin pieces after it has firmed up in the freezer.

Heat oil in a pan for frying.

Gently pick up each slice and optionally apply more paste to the outside before frying.

Fry the slices in hot oil until they are golden brown on both sides.

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