SIMPLE TUTORIAL OF HOW TO MAKE THE BEST BARA FOR DOUBLES.

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.

Mix flour, saffron, salt, and sugar until well combined.

Add yeast and stir until everything is evenly combined.

Gradually add lukewarm water to create a soft dough, not too soft or too hard.

Knead the dough, being careful not to over-knead to avoid a fry bake texture.

Once kneaded, place oil over the dough and cover it to prevent drying out.

After 10 minutes, use oil to grease your hands and work surface, or use flour if preferred.

Create small dough balls, similar in size to a pylori ball.

Open each dough ball out very thinly.

Heat oil until hot, then place the thin dough into the oil for frying.

Fry quickly, flipping to avoid stiffness, and remove once done.

Place fried bara on Bounty paper to absorb excess oil before transferring to an airtight container.

Cooking Techniques

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