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These fritters are served with recipe #220132, tamarind or pommesitay (pomme de cythère) chutney as a light snack or tasty appetizer.

Provided by WizzyTheStick

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups yellow split peas or 2 cups split pea flour
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cumin
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 cup water (or more)
2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

If using already ground split peas omit step 2, 3 and 4.
Place split peas in a pot with 6 cups water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to simmer and cook until soft ( about 45 mins).
Drain and place in a food processor.
Grind to a coarse ,meal, resembling couscous.
Add the garlic, turmeric, cumin, baking powder, flour salt and pepper to the ground split peas.
Gradually add one cup water to the split pea mixture, stirring to form a thick batter.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan and drop the batter into the oil by the tablespoonful. Fry until golden brown, turning often.
Remove from oil and drain on a plate with paper towels.
Serve with your favourite chutney.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.5, Fat 55.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Sodium 480.6, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 4, Protein 12.6

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