"Surinamese Roti Filled With Yellow Peas Recipe" "Suriname Recipes" [ASMR]

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yellow peas

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green peas are often more accessible and similar in taste.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Add water and oil to the flour mixture and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Cook yellow peas in boiling water until tender, about 20 minutes, then drain and mash them with a fork.

Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in oil until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in curry powder and cook for another minute.

Add mashed peas and coconut milk; mix well and season with lime juice and pepper.

Divide dough into equal portions and roll each into a thin circle.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each roti until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Fill each roti with the pea mixture and fold in half.

Serve warm, garnished with green onion and cilantro.

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