★★ Ethiopian Pasti Recipe - Amharic አማርኛ Pasty Pastini

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide a vegetarian option that is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: simple seasoning

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without extra cost.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent in vegan recipes.

Start by adding the yeast in a small bowl and mix with a little of the water, let it sit for 3 mins.

In a larger bowl mix the olive oil, sugar, yeast, salt and 3/4 of the water.

In a smaller bowl, add the baking powder and a little water, mix and set aside.

In a big mixing bowl, add the flour and the baking powder and slowly add the yeast and oil water. Mix and knead for about 10 mins.

Cover with a lid, a damp cloth or plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for 2 hours.

Get the oil hot for frying, ensuring it’s not too hot to avoid burning the pastries.

Form the dough into any size you prefer, dust them with flour before adding to the oil.

Cook these for around 6 mins depending on the size.

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