Cookbook:Phulourie (Split Pea Fritters)

Phulourie (Split Pea Fritters)
Category	Fritter recipes
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This is a side dish that may be eaten with spicy dhaal, or with spicy "sour" chutney (similar to mango chutney).

Ingredients

• ½ pt split peas, or 1 lb ground split pea flour
• ½ cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2–3 cloves garlic, ground
• 1 beaten egg
• Salt to taste
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground gheera (cumin)
• Oil for frying

Procedure

1. If using whole split peas, soak overnight in lightly salted cold water, lightly salted. Drain and grind finely using a mill or food processor.
2. Mix all the ingredients, adding enough water to make a dropping consistency.
3. Drop dollops of batter into hot oil, squishing through thumb and forefinger to make balls about ¾ inch in diameter.
4. Fry until golden brown, remove from oil, and drain on brown paper or kitchen towel.