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Saheena Recipe (Rolled Dasheen Bush) by Chef Shaun 🇹🇹


Yield – 15 Servings


Ingredients:

Boiled Split Peas - ½ lb.

Geera Powder - 1 tbsp

Garlic - 2 tbsp

Chadon Beni - 2 tbsp

Whole Geera (Cumin) Seeds - 1 tbsp

Onion – ½ cup

Salt - 1 tbsp

Hot Pepper - 1 tbsp or to taste

Baking Powder - 1 tbsp

Turmeric - 2 tsp

Lemon Juice - ¼ cup

Self-Rising Flour - ½ lb

Split Peas Flour = ½ lb

Water - 1 ¾ cup

Dasheen (Taro) leaves - 16

Soya Bean Oil for Frying - 4 cups


Method:

1. Using a food processor, blend split peas with geera powder, garlic, chadon beni, whole geera, onion, salt, hot pepper, baking powder, turmeric. & lemon juice.

2. Transfer to a bowl.

3. Add flours and whisk in water.

4. Set batter aside.

5. Clean, prep and flatten leaves as illustrated in the video.

6. Assemble log as illustrated in the video.

7. Pack tightly using clingwrap and place in your refrigerator to chill for a few hours.

8. Preheat your oil to 325 F.

9. Cut slices ½ inch thick.

10. Paste on batter on either side and place in oil.

11. Fry until dark brown in colour.

12. Enjoy!


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