SPLIT PEA FRITTERS

Split Pea Fritters image

Provided by Northern_Reflectionz

Categories Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 16 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ounces raw yellow split peas, rinsed
2 cups water
1/4 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
1 (6 g) package instant chicken broth
1/4 cup flour, plus
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 dash salt and pepper
1/4 cup skim milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon oil

Steps:

In saucepan combine peas, water, onion, carrot and broth mix.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally about 30 minutes until peas are soft.
Let cool.
In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add milk and egg to cooled split pea mixture and stir.
Stir into dry ingredients.
In a 10 inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tsp oil.
Spoon 4 heaping tablespoons of batter into skillet, forming 4 small fritters.
Cook until edges bubble and fritters are browned on the bottom.
Turn over and cook until browned on the other side.
Remove to a warmed plate. Set aside and keep warm.
Repeat procedure with remaining oil and batter.