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chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: split peas

Black beans provide a similar texture, while split peas are often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños offer heat, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric

A homemade blend can be tailored to taste and cost.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.

Boil chickpeas in fresh water until tender, about 30 minutes.

Mash the boiled chickpeas with curry powder, cumin, onion, garlic, and salt.

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add water gradually to the flour mixture, kneading until smooth.

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the flattened dough until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assemble by placing a spoonful of chickpea filling between two pieces of fried dough.

Garnish with cilantro, chopped onion, and hot pepper sauce.

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