This is Himalayan Life । Nepal ।Ep-214 |organic food sisno and bread (roti) cooking shepherd

wheat flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: maida

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sisno leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is widely available and nutritious.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers are milder and easier to find.

Boil water in a pot.

Add sisno leaves to boiling water and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Drain the sisno leaves and set aside to cool.

In a mixing bowl, combine wheat flour and salt.

Gradually add water to the flour mixture, kneading until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté chopped garlic, ginger, and onion until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add cooked sisno leaves, turmeric, cumin, and green chilies; cook for another 5 minutes.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a flat circle.

Cook each roti on a hot griddle until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Serve the sisno mixture on the roti, garnished with lemon juice and coriander leaves.

Cooking Techniques

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