Nutrition
Poloo/Coconut Biscuits
Poloo
Ingredients
2 Cupsof all-purpose flour
2 Cups of coconut flakes
1 Cup of coconut milk
½ Tablespoonful of salt
1 Cup of sugar
2 Cups of sunflower/vegetable oil (for frying)
Preparation
In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients (flour, coconut flakes, coconut milk, salt and sugar). Mix until everything is well combined into a soft dough.
Transfer onto a well-floured surface and gently knead for two to three minutes. If it is too sticky during the kneading process, just use more flour.
Using a rolling pin, roll the dough flat. Use a knife or a dough cutter and cut the flattened dough into long strips. Then cut each strip into small diagonal shapes.
On medium heat, heat the oil and fry the coconut cookies until they are golden-brown incolour. This should take about five to eight minutes.
Tip: When frying these, fry them in small batches. Adding too much at a time will drop the temperature of the oil, which will seep inside the cookies.
Take them out and rest them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Source: Food.com
Benefits of coconut
-Promotes blood sugar control
-Contains powerful antioxidants
-Easy to add to your diet
-Coconut is high in fibre and controls diabetes
-Coconut helps with digestion
-Coconut provides healthy skin
Ingredients
-Oil
-1 large onion
-2 cups of rice
-Salt
-2 cups of wheat
Preparation
-In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat
-Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and turns golden brown
-Wash rice and wheat and put into pan. Sauté for two to three minutes, until toasty and fragrant
-Add water and salt and allow to boil.
– Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
-Taste the rice/wheat; if it is still a bit firm, add a few more tablespoons of water and cook a few more minutes.
-When the rice/wheat is ready, take it off the fire and serve hot
Benefits of wheat
–Improves digestion: High levels of insoluble fibre- wheat promotes regular bowel movements, prevent constipation, and support a healthy gut microbiome.
-Supports heart health: Whole-grain wheat helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, reduces blood pressure, and decreases the risk of stroke and heart disease.
-Aids weight management: Complex carbohydrates and dense fibre slow digestion, increase feelings of fullness, and help prevent sharp blood sugar spikes.
-Lowers type 2 diabetes risk: Steady glucose release and minerals like magnesium improve insulin sensitivity.
– Provides essential vitamins and minerals: Wheat supplies B vitamins, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium, which help build bones and boost immune function.
–Delivers Antioxidants: Compounds like phenolic acids, ferulic acid, and lutein protect cells from oxidative stress and support eye health.
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Ingredients
-4 cups of crushed corn
-1 cup of sugar
Method:
-Soak crushed corn for two or more days to ferment
-Boil the fermented corn for about 20-30 minutes until foamy substance is dried up
-Pour sugar in a saucepan and heat until almost burnt
-Strain water from the boiled corn and pour in the saucepan containing sugar
-Use a strainer to strain the chaff
-Allow to cool and store in refrigerator
– Serve with milk
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
