Authentic Guyanese Poularie Recipe 🇬🇾 | Fluffy, Spiced & Delicious!

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Start by measuring 3 cups of flour into a mixing bowl.

Add yeast, turmeric, baking powder, a touch of sugar, and salt to the flour and stir to combine.

Add chopped chilies and green seasoning to the dry ingredients.

Gradually add warm water to the mixture, aiming for a pancake batter consistency.

Use hands to mix the batter, ensuring it is soft but not too watery or too hard.

Mix for an additional 2-3 minutes until the batter is fluffy and pliable.

Cover the bowl and let the batter rise for about an hour to double in size and incorporate air bubbles.

Once risen, heat oil in a deep skillet until hot.

Pinch off small pieces of the dough and shape them into balls, then carefully drop them into the hot oil.

Fry the dough balls for 2-3 minutes, moving them around to ensure even cooking and prevent soaking up oil.

Check for desired color and doneness; remove from oil when golden brown and light.

Repeat frying process with remaining dough, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet.

Cooking Techniques

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