Trying to Conceive Recipe
Lunch
Baked vetkoek with sugar bean filling
Vetkoek — also known as amagwinya or magwinya — is usually deep-fried. Baking the dough instead keeps the shape and the filling while using far less oil.
- Prep
- 90 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 120 min
- Portions
- 8
- Moderate
- Trying to conceive
- Preparing for pregnancy
- Vegetarian
- Fibre-rich
- Budget-friendly
- Freezer-friendly

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Ingredients
For 8 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt, then add the water and 1 tablespoon of oil to make a soft dough.
- Step 2. Knead for 8 minutes, cover and leave to rise for about an hour until doubled.
- Step 3. Shape into 8 balls, place on a lined tray, cover and rest for 20 minutes. Heat the oven to 200°C.
- Step 4. Bake for 22–28 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Step 5. Meanwhile heat the remaining oil, soften the onion, add the garlic and curry powder, then the tomatoes and beans. Simmer for 15 minutes and season with pepper.
- Step 6. Split the warm vetkoek and spoon the bean filling inside.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Cereals containing gluten
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
