Trinidad Chicken Roti - Is this the Most Delicious Curry Chicken Wrap in the World?

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Homemade blends can be healthier and turmeric is cheaper.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cube

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon cubes are cost-effective.

Fill a pot with 12 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Measure out 1 pound of yellow split peas, pick through for debris, rinse and drain.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1-2 teaspoons of turmeric to the split peas and stir.

Cook the split peas for 20-30 minutes until firm but not soft.

In a bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder; mix to combine.

Knead the mixture into a soft dough, gradually adding water until smooth.

Allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes.

Check the split peas; if they are not softening, cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Peel 2 heads of garlic and prepare 1 tablespoon of cumin and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Chop half a bunch of kantro (culantro) and 1-2 Scotch bonnet peppers.

Strain the split peas and allow to cool completely.

Process the split peas in a food processor until smooth, adding the pre-made green seasoning and mixing well.

Clean and cut 5.5 pounds of chicken leg quarters, removing skin and excess fat.

Soak the chicken in vinegar or lemon juice, rinse, and drain.

Season the chicken with half a cup of green seasoning, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of black pepper; marinate for at least 30 minutes.

In a pot, heat 4 tablespoons of oil and add chopped onion and optional hot pepper; cook until onion is brown.

Add 4 tablespoons of curry powder to the pot.

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