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Umqa wehlaba (dandelion leaf pap)

30 minutes

Umqa wehlaba (dandelion leaf pap)

Name: Chickpea fries
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: PTM
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Starters & Light meals
Ingredients: olive oil, plus extra for greasing 2 t,water 1 litre,chickpea flour 250 g,salt 1⁄2t,sunflower oil 3 cups,For the curry mayo, mix: ,good-quality mayonnaise 1⁄2 cup,garlic, crushed 1t,curry powder 2t,maple syrup 1T,lemon juice 2T,salt, to taste

By Lipato Shogole

Serves 6

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups water
salt, to taste
180 g maize meal 1
100 g dandelion or ihlaba leaves, washed and chopped

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil in a saucepan. Add the salt, then stir in the maize meal using a wooden spoon. Stir vigorously. If the mixture is too thick, add more water.

2. Cover and cook for 20 minutes over a low to medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir through the dandelion or ihlaba leaves, then cook for a further 10 minutes. Serve hot with stew or grilled veggies.

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Photographs: Jan Ras
Production: Khanya Mzongwana

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Umqa wehlaba (dandelion leaf pap)

Umqa wehlaba (dandelion leaf pap)

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