Crispy deep-fried fritters made from ground yellow split peas, fresh chillies, curry leaves, and cumin, served as a beloved street snack.
Ingredients
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400g yellow split peas, soaked overnight
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4 green chillies, finely chopped
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1 onion, finely diced
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10 curry leaves, chopped
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2 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp ground turmeric
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Salt to taste
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Vegetable oil for deep frying
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Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
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1
Drain the soaked split peas and grind them in a food processor to a coarse paste, not too smooth.
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2
Mix in chillies, onion, curry leaves, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and salt until well combined.
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3
Shape the mixture into small balls about the size of a walnut, pressing firmly so they hold together.
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4
Heat oil to 170C and deep fry the fritters in batches until golden brown and crispy, about four minutes.
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5
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with tomato chutney or inside a bread roll as a sandwich.
Did You Know?
Gateau piment served inside a crusty bread roll is called a gateau piment dans pain and is considered the ultimate Mauritian street food sandwich.