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Gurasa (Hausa Flatbread with Vegetables)

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Gurasa or "light bread" is a traditional Hausa/Fulani Food in northern Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. It is eaten as a light dish for lunch or breakfast.

Total 05:00

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

Instructions

  1. 1
    Combine the yeast and warm water. Let rest for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
  2. 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. 3
    Cover the bowl, and let the mixture rise for 1 hour.
  4. 4
    Heat a skillet over medium heat, and add a thin coating of oil.
  5. 5
    Scoop some batter into the skillet, and use the scoop to spread it into a circle.
  6. 6
    Cook the gurasa until golden on the bottom. Flip it and cook until golden on the other side.
  7. 7
    Remove the gurasa, and repeat the cooking process until you use up the rest of the batter.
  8. 8
    Toss together the tomatoes, onions, peppers, chile powder, and a dash of oil. Season to taste with salt if desired.
  9. 9
    Cut or tear the gurasa into pieces, and serve with the vegetable salad.

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Gurasa_(Hausa_Flatbread_with_Vegetables)