Cookbook:Phulourie (Split Pea Fritters)

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.