Bara / Spinach fritters

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a similar flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough adds flavor and can be made at home.

In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, ground split peas powder, baking powder, turmeric, ground cumin, and a vegetable cube.

Add a small amount of yeast and mix well.

Gradually add lukewarm water, mixing until a stretchy, gooey batter forms.

Cover the batter and let it rest for 30 minutes in a warm place to activate the yeast.

In a separate bowl, mix chopped spinach and onions with a little salt and let it sit to draw out water.

After resting, mix the batter again before frying.

Heat about 4 cups of vegetable oil in a small frying pan over medium to low heat.

Dip hands in oil to prevent sticking, scoop about a tablespoon of batter, flatten it slightly, and gently place it in the hot oil.

Fry until puffed and golden brown, flipping as needed to ensure even cooking.

Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel.

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