Doubles Battle: YouTube Recipes Edition

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.

Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas for 40 minutes.

In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, turmeric, saffron, and baking soda.

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

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them.

Heat oil in a frying 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.

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