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Gojjavalakki / Tamarind Poha

  Tamarind Poha: A Tangy Twist on a Classic Breakfast Poha, a beloved breakfast dish in India, typically features flattened rice sautéed with spices, vegetables, and sometimes nuts. One delightful variation is Tamarind Poha from Karnataka , which adds a tangy twist that elevates the traditional flavors. It is no onion no garlic breakfast recipe.This dish is not only quick to prepare but also a fantastic way to kickstart your day. Here’s how to make this delicious Tamarind Poha at home. Ingredients Flattened rice (poha) : 2 cups (thick variety) Tamarind pulp : 2 tablespoons Oil 2 tbsp Red chilies : 1-2,  (adjust to taste) Mustard seeds : 1 teaspoon Curry leaves : 8-10 Hing 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder : ½ teaspoon Salt : to taste Peanuts : ¼ cup (optional) Jaggery 1-2 tbsp Methi powder 1/2 tsp Sarina pudi / Rasam Powder 1 tsp Fresh coriander leaves : for garnishing Oil : 2 tablespoons Instructions Prepare the Poha : Rinse the flattened rice in cold water until it so...

Akara -Nigerian Black eyed Pea Fritters


Akara is the name of a popular snack recipe in Nigeria . They are basically Nigerian black-eyed pea fritters fried to perfection served with a local chili sauce called Red Kosayi.

This recipe comes from West Africa and Brazil, usually served hot and the main ingredient being black-eyed peas. These are very delicious and are a vegetarian-friendly meal.   They have a gorgeous crisp exterior and soft mildly spiced inside.

A very quick recipe requires minimal ingredients. The only part that requires time is to deskin the black-eyed peas after soaking. I would recommend doing this beforehand so that you can mix and fry them quickly when they have to be served.Lets check the recipe Ingredients and Instructions.

Total time: 2 hours
Makes 20 fritters

INGREDIENTS:
Black-eyed peas (soaked overnight) 1 cup
Small onion (chopped) 1/2
Jalapeno (chopped) 1/2
Ginger (grated) 1 tsp
Curry leaves 3-4
Salt to taste
Oil to fry

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Take the soaked black-eyed peas in a bowl and skin them by rubbing them firmly with your fingers. Pour some water in the bowl and the skin floats on top. Discard the skin and continue again until only white legume like insides remains in that bowl.

2. Drain the skinned black-eyed peas and grind into a smooth paste...you will require almost nil to little water. Do not add more water.

3.Heat oil in a pan enough to deep fry.

4. Add in the chopped onion, jalapenos, chili, ginger, curry leaves, and salt. Combine well. Once combined it must be fried immediately.

5. Drop a spoonful of the batter into hot oil and cook on medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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