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NIGERIAN PUFF PUFF

Ingredients . For about 25 balls of Puff Puff, you will need: 2 cups (250g) of Plain Flour 2 teaspoons of yeast (the one used in baking bread) ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ cup granulated sugar (or to your taste) 3 pinches of salt Lukewarm water (for mixing) Vegetable Oil (for frying) Directions : -Mix salt, sugar, water, nutmeg and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes. -Add flour and mix. -Let the mixture rise for approximately 1- 2 hours -In a large, sauce pan, pour vegetable oil into a pot, until it is at least 3 inches (or about 5 centimeters) high (too little will result in flatter balls) and place on low heat. -Test to make sure the oil is hot enough by putting a ‘drop’ of batter into the oil. If it is not hot enough, the batter will stay at the bottom of the pot rather than rising to the top. -Using your hands grab a little bit of mixture at time and drop in the oil. -When the oil is hot enough, use a spoon to dish up the batter and another spoon or spatula to drop it in the oil, sort of

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CARROTS

Health benefits of carrots 🥕 🥕 The fiber in carrots can help keep blood sugar levels under control. And they're loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene, which there's evidence to suggest can lower your diabetes risk. They can strengthen your bones. Carrots have calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health. Top 5 health benefits of carrots 💡Rich source of dietary carotenoids. ... 💡May support cholesterol balance and heart health. ... 💡May help with weight loss goals. ... 💡May reduce the risk of cancer. ... 💡May support gut health.

NIGERIAN FRESH FISH STEW (OBE EJA TUTU)

Nigerian fresh fish stew(obe eja tutu) is a healthy Nigerian stew that is cooked with fresh fish, tomatoes, peppers and spices. It is a great substitute for the Beef and chicken stew especially if you are watching your weight and also on a low calorie diet. Ingredients  Fresh Mackerel fish Fresh tomatoes  Red bell pepper (Tatashey) Cayenne pepper (Shombo) Scotch Bonnet (Atarodo) Ground crayfish  Curry  Thyme  Chopped onions  Pormo Palm oil  Salt  Seasoning  2 boiled eggs (optional) Procedure Place a pot on medium heat. Pour in the fish.  Add some water and salt.  Leave to boil on medium heat for 5 - 10 minutes. When it's ready, remove the fish and set the stock aside. While the fish is boiling, blend the tomatoes and pepper.  Place a pot on medium.  Pour in some palm oil. When it's hot (not bleaching), add the onions. Pour in the tomato /pepper puree. Add some salt, seasoning, curry and thyme.  Pour in the fish stock. Cover and leave to cook till the tomato stew completely lose

SHAWARMA

Everyone's favourite!!!!  No need to buy shawarma when you can make it yourself. Follow this easy recipe to a path of deliciousness.  Ingredients :  Flour wrap  Cabbage  Carrot Green beans, chopped (optional)  Boneless chicken, chopped  Seasoning  Salt  Chili powder  Black pepper  Ginger  Suya spice  Mayonnaise (1/2 cup)  Lemon or lime juice (1-2 tbsps)  Procedure  : Marinate the chicken for some minutes in seasoning, salt, ginger, black pepper, chilli powder and suya spice.  Combine the mayonnaise with lemon or lime juice.  Pour some of the mayo mixture into the cabbage, carrot and green beans. Mix all together.  After marinating the chicken, place on a greased grill pan and allow each side for 3-4 minutes.  Spread the remaining mayo mix on the flour wrap.  Place the chicken chunks and cabbage mix and then fold up the flour wrap.  Place on a grill pan and allow each side for a few minutes.  Your shawarma is ready!!! 

BANANA - COFFEE SMOOTHIE

For all the coffee lovers in the house, how about this for a wake up call?  This coffee - protein smoothie is full of flavours and very refreshing! Ingredients  5 ripe bananas  Ground coffee (2 tbsps) Milk (1 cup) Sugar (2 tbsps) Procedure  Dissolve coffee in a cup of water and mix well.  Refrigerate for 5 hours or overnight.  Pour sliced bananas in a blender.  Add milk and sugar.  Blend until smooth.  Strain the coffee mixture into a glass or mug.  Add the banana milk mixture.  Give it a light stir.  Enjoy! . 

POTATO BALLS

Apart from delighting your taste buds, potatoes are good for those who wish to put on weight. Try out this potato balls recipe, really delicious and exciting! Credit : Tspices_kitchen Ingredients  Sweet potatoes, diced 2 eggs Minced meat  Green beans, chopped  Green peas  Carrots, grated  Onions  Salt  Seasoning Curry  Thyme  Pepper (optional) Breadcrumbs Flour  Vegetable oil (for frying)  Procedure  Fill your pot with water.  Pour in your potatoes. Add some salt and leave to boil till its very soft.  Pour the soft potatoes in a bowl. Using a spoon, mash it till it becomes a smooth paste. Set aside.  Get a pan. Add vegetable oil. Pour in some onions.  Add meat, seasoning, salt, curry, thyme and pepper.  Add the grated carrot, some green beans and peas.  Stir and leave to simmer. Set aside.  Scoop up a little of your mashed potatoes.  Mold and spread out of  your palm.  Scoop in the meat filling and gently seal it.  Roll into balls and set aside for coating.  Get 3 bowls.  Pour flour in