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Village-Style Chapati & Peas 🍛 Outdoor Firewood Cooking

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Village-Style Chapati & Peas

Cultural Context

Chapati, a staple in Kenyan cuisine, is traditionally made by hand and enjoyed with various accompaniments, often in rural households. The combination with spiced peas reflects the resourcefulness of village cooking, where simple ingredients are transformed into comforting meals. Today, chapati is widely loved, not just in Kenya but across East Africa, often served during special occasions and gatherings.

KenyanKEmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup green peas
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1 tablespoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour adds a nutty flavor while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

green peas

🥗Healthier: fresh peas

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Fresh peas offer better flavor, while frozen are budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee enhances flavor and is lactose-free, while margarine is less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

1

Knead the whole wheat flour and salt with water to form a soft dough.

2

Roll the dough into balls and flatten into discs.

3

Cook the chapati over firewood until golden brown on both sides.

4

Simmer the peas with chopped onion, garlic, and ginger in a simple sauce.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingsautéingboilingrolling

Equipment Needed

large bowlskilletrolling pinpotspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Chapati with PeasKenyan Chapati

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