πΏ Gomawiri Parathas π¨βπ³ An Ital Recipe For Suriname ποΈ
I've made a recipe very appropriate for Suriname, combining Indian cooking with local plants. These gomawiri parathas are absolutely delicious, and were a big hit with the @KidSisters.
What Is Gomawiri?
Β Β Β I honestly thought this plant was native to the Caribbean/Amazon, as I've never encountered it anywhere during my international travels. A little bit of research revealed that it is actually native to Eurasia, much to my surprise.
Β Β Β The botanical name of Gomawiri is Solanum Nigrum, and even though I've never encountered this plant in the English-speaking world, the most common English name I could find for it is Black Nightshade, which actually makes it sound like a bit of an evil plant to be honest.
Β Β Β Jamaica's well-known leafy green is Callaloo, and here in Suriname there are three of four varieties of leafy greens sold in most markets, gomawiri being one of them. Gomawiri has a slightly bitter flavor, so I thought I would prepare it in roti/paratha form to maximize the odds of the @KidSisters enjoying it.
π Gomawiri Paratha Ingredients π
For Dough | Gomawiri Filling |
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β chapati flour - 1 cup β water - appr. Β½ cup β salt - ΒΌ tsp β vegetable oil - 2 tsp | β gomawiri - 2 cups finely chopped β cumin seeds - Β½ tsp β coriander powder - Β½ tsp β chili powder - ΒΌ tsp β turmeric powder - ΒΌ tsp β salt - ΒΌ tsp |
π¨βπ³ Preparation Method π₯
Gomawiri Filling
Paratha
Β Β Β These parathas turned out delicious, the only customer hesitant to eat them was Monkey-B, but she eventually gave them her seal of approval.
Β Β Β I plated these with a homemade Madame Jeanette chutney, which was absolute fire πΆοΈπ₯π€―. Seriously though, it was delicious, but way too spicy for the kids to enjoy with these parathas, so they ate their parathas along with some leftover chana masala.
Β Β Β Satisfied customers are what it's all about, so I'm glad the whole family enjoyed them in the end. Ital is vital, and it's always important to eat a sufficient amount of leafy greens on a #plantbased diet.
Β Β Β These gomawiri parathas are a creative way to get your kids to eat more greens, but luckily it doesn't take much effort in our household.
I love the combination. This could be a potential hit at Indian parties/weddings for sure.
I'm about to prepare a huge batch of 'Klaroen' as well. That's my favorite of the leafy greens here along with 'Tayerblad' (I think that's some type of arrowroot plant in the English world)
Thanks for stopping by @rarej. We eat a lot of klaroen too, although we ate it much more in Cambodia. Surinamers let it grow too big and too old before picking. In Cambodia, they always grow klaroen from seed and pick the whole young plant, roots and all for selling at the market.
We've eaten the tayerblad, or taro leaves a bit here too, they're even eaten in Cambodia, but not nearly as popular as they are here. !ENGAGE 25
The young klaroen definitely tastes better. When the plant gets too big, some of the leaves become slightly bitter. Thats why at home, we pick them early, but the market people are trying to maximize profit I guess.
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tokens.I have always been intrigued by different greens that I have seen in my travels and in Chinese stores in Canada. It makes me realize that so many things are edible that grow and most northerners don't realize it.
Looks absolutely delicious!!!!
Yeah, but the Chinese stores in Canada probably have just about everything the rest of the world has. When I'm in the USA, I always makes sure to visit the biggest Asian market of any major city I go to. Thanks for stopping by. !ENGAGE 25
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tokens.Oh Itβs very tasty b I love it so much!
Thank you @sreypov, I am glad you enjoyed this snack. !ENGAGE 5
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tokens.Sent this post to my Indian friend who owns a south Indian cafe, I know this will interest him.
Give thanks @dmilliz, I am definitely more adept at South Indian cooking. The lack of tamarind for over 4 months has really put a damper on this style of cooking. There is no excuse for the state of agriculture and the lack of variety at the markets in this country. A Cambodian village of 500 people has more variety than the biggest market in all of Suriname. !ENGAGE 10
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tokens.Never heard or seen gomawiri parathas but it does look interesting and yummy π
Apparently this plant is all over South and Southeast Asia, although I know no Cambodian or friend that's encountered outside of Suriname. !ENGAGE 10
You know thinking back i have seen it around but just never thought it could be eaten but then Asians will try anything that looks good π
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tokens."It is now that he realized that he had better checked his messages a bit earlier so he would have known...that he would be one of those lucky customers and that Monkey B would be his sidekick in magically making these pieces of art disappear....:)"
Mental note to myself
ps: Just by looking at the ingredients yet another question has been answered
Haha, yeah, you and Monkey-B might be the strongest appetites we know. !ENGAGE 30
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tokens.Hi @justinparke
You have a beautiful family.
Bless you.
Impeccable food preparation. It is very easy to be guided by your publication, I think I will try. It looks very good, besides, it is different from what we eat here. And besides, it looks healthy.
Thanks for sharing.
Give thanks @josevas217. Those are kind words. Yes, I love seeing all these amazing recipes from all over the world. !ENGAGE 25
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tokens.