Saheena (also spelled sahina or sahiena) is a street food and snack of in the cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago of Indo-Trinidadian origin. The dish traces back to indentured labourers from South Asia.

Oct 29, 2020 · SAHEENA is essentially a West Indian vegan, spinach fritter. Made with flour or ground split peas, spices and seasonings, it comes together quickly and so delicious. It is a popular snack/Trinidad street food eaten with mango or tamarind chutney.

Oct 17, 2009 · Saheena is a wonderful East Indian delicacy that is suitable for all occasions be it breakfast, dinner or even on this auspicious day of Divali. It’s filling and also vegetarian. Talk about versatility!

Saheena is a popular Indian street food in Trinidad and Tobago that is made with spinach leaves, split peas powder, and fresh seasonings. It is often served with seasoned chickpeas (channa) or chutney like tamarind , pommecythere, or mango.

Nov 27, 2024 · Saheena is a delightful Trinidadian snack that embodies the vibrant flavors of Caribbean cuisine. This savory treat features a unique combination of chopped spinach, chickpea flour (besan), and an aromatic blend of spices.

Oct 29, 2021 · You'll love this Trinidad Saheena recipe because it’s a crispy, flavorful snack that’s both earthy and savory. Made from a unique blend of yellow split peas and dasheen leaves, it’s not only a traditional dish for Diwali but also a popular street food in Trinidad.

Saheena is an East Indian snack and is also a widely popular street food delicacy in Trinidad & Tobago that uses ingredients like dasheen bush, ground urad, geera and saffron. Mix flours together in a large bowl, add in spices and seasonings. Mix so that they are distributed evenly.

Jan 24, 2009 · Trinidad Saheena (recipe) I made these traditional Indo-Trinidadian appetizers last year as part of my Eid menu . Chopped spinach stirred into a splitpea flour base and then fried, delish!

Nov 9, 2024 · Saheena is a traditional Trinidadian fritter made from a batter of seasoned flour and green leaves, usually spinach or dasheen (taro) leaves. The batter is often mixed with spices like turmeric, cumin, and curry powder, then deep-fried to perfection.

Saheena is a Trini specialty consisting of flour, split peas powder, saffron, baking powder, and salt. The ingredients are mixed together into a paste which is then placed on taro leaves. The process is repeated and the taro leaves are rolled together, then boiled or steamed.