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West Indian Sweet Potato and Chick-pea Roti Recipe
West Indian Sweet Potato and Chick-pea Roti
Ingredients
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup (250 mL) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cumin
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each coriander, cinnamon and turmeric
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1 cup (250 mL) chickpeas, canned or frozen
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) coconut milk
- 2-3 large roti or wheat flour tortillas
Preparation
Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in broth, sweet potato, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and turmeric.
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until sweet potato is fork tender. Season with hot sauce and salt.
Stir in chick-peas (rinse if canned; thaw if frozen) and coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until chick-peas are heated through.
Divide mixture between two roti. Fold up the bottom to make a straight edge. Roll to make a wrap. Wrap snugly in plastic wrap.
Reheat in microwave before serving.
Makes 2 to 3 servings.
Make-ahead: Can be made at least 8 hrs ahead.
- Serving(s)
- 2 to 3
| Per each of 3 servings: about | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 353 |
| Fat (total) | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Fibre | 7 g |
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