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Gurasa (Hausa Flatbread with Vegetables)
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Gurasa (Hausa Flatbread with Vegetables)

11 ingredients 9 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

820
Calories
24g
Protein
23g
Fat
128g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Green Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Wheat not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 cups wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons powdered milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Oil
  • Tomatoes , chopped
  • Onions , chopped
  • Red and green bell peppers , chopped
  • Yaji ( chile flakes or powder) to taste
  • Salt to taste

Directions

1

Combine the yeast and warm water. Let rest for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.

2

Combine the flour, milk powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in the yeast mixture to get a very thick and smooth batter .

3

Cover the bowl, and let the mixture rise for 1 hour.

4

Heat a skillet over medium heat, and add a thin coating of oil.

5

Scoop some batter into the skillet, and use the scoop to spread it into a circle.

6

Cook the gurasa until golden on the bottom. Flip it and cook until golden on the other side.

7

Remove the gurasa, and repeat the cooking process until you use up the rest of the batter.

8

Toss together the tomatoes, onions, peppers, chile powder, and a dash of oil. Season to taste with salt if desired.

9

Cut or tear the gurasa into pieces, and serve with the vegetable salad.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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