How to make delicious Festival from scratch

We posted this recipee back in December but upon the request of 'Anonymous', here it is again.

Yes, you can buy a pre-mixed package from a West Indian store such as Nicey's http://www.niceysfoodmart.com/ but this is much more fun.

This golden treat can be enjoyed with any meal, but is especially delicious with breakfast. It has the texture of a donut, but is not as sweet and is delicous when dipped in gravy.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 Tbsp. margarine
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup oil for frying

Method:

• In one large bowl, sift flour and baking powder
• Add cornmeal, sugar, nutmeg, salt, margarine, lime juice and enough water to bind mixture to a manageable dough
• Leave to stand for two minutes
• Heat Oil in a pan, shape festival into fingers and fry
• Drain on absorbent paper.