BADJIA RECIP || RECETTE DE BADJIA AZUKI || BADJYA ZA KOUDE || BEIGNET AUX HARICOTS ROUGES.

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: kidney beans

Kidney beans are often more affordable and provide similar texture.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative with a neutral flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar offers a similar sweetness with a hint of molasses.

Soak red beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Cook the beans in fresh water until tender, about 1 hour.

Mash the cooked beans in a bowl until smooth.

Mix flour, yeast, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

Combine the mashed beans with the dry mixture.

Add water gradually until a thick batter forms.

Stir in cumin, coriander, onion, garlic, and black pepper.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Scoop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the beignets and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

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