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24 Jan 2007

Peanut Vegetable Loaf

Written by Chris in Vegetarian

Ingredients:

  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) plain flour
  • 50 g (2 oz) shelled peanuts
  • 2 medium-sized carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 100 g (4 oz) green pigeon peas
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 50 ml (2 fl. oz) milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 25 g (1 oz) margarine, melted
  • 100 g (4 oz) soft breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • strips of red and green sweet pepper to garnish
  • 500 ml (1 pt) water
Method:
Boil pigeon peas in 500 ml (1 pt) water until almost tender. Blanch and mince nuts. Add carrots and 1 ml spoon (1/4 teasp.) salt to peas and cook until tender. Drain.
Lightly fry onion in a little oil until soft.
In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together, stirring well. Season.
Place mixture in a greased loaf tin. Bake at 180°C (350°F), Gas Mark 4 for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly, then turn out loaf on to a warmed platter and garnish with pepper strips.Serves 4.



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11 Jan 2007

Roti (Paratha)

Written by Chris in Cereals

Ingredients:

  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) plain flour
  • 5 ml spoon (1 teasp.) baking powder
  • 5 ml spoon (1 teasp.) salt
  • 50 g (2 oz) margarine or ghee (optional)
  • cold water to bind
  • 250 ml (1/2 pt) oil or ghee
  • little extra flour
Method:
Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Rub in margarine, if used, with fingertips until fat is in small flakes.
Add enough cold water to make a fairly stiff, but not sticky, dough. Knead well until smooth, then cover bowl and leave to stand for 30 minutes.
Knead dough again for 3-4 minutes, then divide into 8 equal balls. Roll out each ball on a lightly floured board into a circle, about 20 cm (8 in) diameter.
Brush each circle all over with oil or ghee, then sprinkle lightly with flour. Fold each circle in half, then in half again. Cover and leave to stand for 10 minutes.
Roll out each piece into a circle again. Brush with oil, then place on a heated griddle or tawah. Cook on both sides, brushing with oil again to prevent sticking, for about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and clap each roti with both hands until pliable again. Wrap in a towel or greaseproof paper until the other roti are cooked. Serve hot.Serves 8.



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10 Jan 2007

Cornmeal balls

Written by Chris in Cereals

Ingredients:

  • 4 okras (spinach leaves, chopped, or prickly pear, peeled and chopped, may be used instead)
  • 250 ml (1/2 pt) water
  • 5 ml spoon (1 teasp.) salt
  • 100 g (4 oz) cornmeal
  • 15 g (1/2 oz) margarine
Method:
Wash the okras, cut off stems and slice into rings, about 6 mm (1/4 in) thick.
Put water and salt in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Add okras. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
Mix cornmeal with a little cold water. Add to saucepan and stir constantly, over a low heat, until mixture becomes thick and smooth, about 5 minutes. If mixture is too stiff, add a little boiling water.
Grease a small bowl or cup with the margarine. Drop a spoonful of the cornmeal mixture into the cup. Roll it round cup to form a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
Serve hot with fresh or salted fish, or liver.
NB In Anguilla, pigeon peas are used instead of okras.Serves 4-6.



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