Alimas Kitchen ep9 Gurasa – The Simple, Flavorful Flatbread

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while canola is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

onion

🥗Healthier: leeks

💰Cheaper: scallions

Leeks offer a milder flavor while scallions are often cheaper.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: basic seasoning

Herbs can enhance flavor without added calories.

Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.

Create a hole in the mixture and add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of yeast, and 1/2 tablespoon of salt.

Mix everything together until combined.

Gradually add water bit by bit while mixing with clean hands until the mixture is fluffy.

Cover the mixture and let it rise for about 1 hour.

Prepare to fry the masa using a normal frying pan or a deep skillet.

Heat vegetable oil in the pan before adding the masa.

Shape the masa as desired and fry, flipping it occasionally until golden brown.

Serve the fried masa with any soup or stew of your choice.

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